Queen of the Wave

5/5 'outrageous otherworldly magic' ALBUM OF THE MONTH Artrocker - 4/5 'bonkers and brilliant' Clash - 'Epic' Uncut. Available in digipak CD and beautiful gatefold vinyl. RIDCD023 Release date: January 31st, 2012 US/CA Press contact: [email protected] EU Press contact: [email protected] US Licensing: [email protected] EU/Global Licensing: [email protected]

The sample-happy Finnish electro-pop duo compose an "esoteric pop opera in three parts."

An smorgasbord of aural delights: impeccably produced and meticulously assembled, with a sheer audacity and verve that borders on - but never become - the ridiculous.

Self-described as an "esoteric pop opera in three parts," based on a cult 19th century novel about the lost civilization of Atlantis and featuring instruments including the Tesla Coil Synthesizer, Edison's Ghost Machine, and the Psychical Predictor, it's unlikely that 2012 will produce a more unashamedly "bonkers" record than Scandinavian duo Pepe Deluxé's fourth album, Queen of the Wave.

A wonderfully flamboyant concept prog pop opera based on a visionary 19th century novel about the lost civilisation of Atlantis.

Pepe Deluxe - Queen of the Wave review: An unforgettable, extravagant trip through the inner workings of a surreal world.