"Ça Va" is the sixth studio album by the avant-pop band Slapp Happy, released in 1998. The album represents a reunion of sorts for the band, as it was their first studio album in over two decades since their previous release.
Recorded with members of the German experimental rock band Faust, "Ça Va" features a mix of quirky melodies, surreal lyrics, and experimental arrangements characteristic of Slapp Happy's avant-pop style. Tracks like "The Unborn Byron" and "The Secret" showcase the band's playful and whimsical approach to songwriting, while others like "The Sleepy Drummer" and "Excess" explore more atmospheric and introspective themes.
"Ça Va" received positive reviews from critics, who praised its innovative and eclectic sound. The album was seen as a welcome return for Slapp Happy, reaffirming their reputation as pioneers of avant-pop music. While "Ça Va" may not have achieved the same level of commercial success as their earlier work, it remains a cult favorite among fans of experimental and alternative music, admired for its creativity and boundary-pushing approach to songwriting and composition."Ça Va" is the third studio album by the avant-pop band Slapp Happy, released in 1998. The album represents a reunion of sorts for the band, as it was their first studio album in over two decades since their previous release.
Recorded with members of the German experimental rock band Faust, "Ça Va" features a mix of quirky melodies, surreal lyrics, and experimental arrangements characteristic of Slapp Happy's avant-pop style. Tracks like "The Unborn Byron" and "The Secret" showcase the band's playful and whimsical approach to songwriting, while others like "The Sleepy Drummer" and "Excess" explore more atmospheric and introspective themes.
"Ça Va" received positive reviews from critics, who praised its innovative and eclectic sound. The album was seen as a welcome return for Slapp Happy, reaffirming their reputation as pioneers of avant-pop music. While "Ça Va" may not have achieved the same level of commercial success as their earlier work, it remains a cult favorite among fans of experimental and alternative music, admired for its creativity and boundary-pushing approach to songwriting and composition."Ça Va" is the third studio album by the avant-pop band Slapp Happy, released in 1998. The album represents a reunion of sorts for the band, as it was their first studio album in over two decades since their previous release.
Recorded with members of the German experimental rock band Faust, "Ça Va" features a mix of quirky melodies, surreal lyrics, and experimental arrangements characteristic of Slapp Happy's avant-pop style. Tracks like "The Unborn Byron" and "The Secret" showcase the band's playful and whimsical approach to songwriting, while others like "The Sleepy Drummer" and "Excess" explore more atmospheric and introspective themes.
"Ça Va" received positive reviews from critics, who praised its innovative and eclectic sound. The album was seen as a welcome return for Slapp Happy, reaffirming their reputation as pioneers of avant-pop music. While "Ça Va" may not have achieved the same level of commercial success as their earlier work, it remains a cult favorite among fans of experimental and alternative music, admired for its creativity and boundary-pushing approach to songwriting and composition.
