A few weeks ago, clean cut Paris based duo The Penelope[s]' debut LP became the latest addition to the Citizen Records catalog. The Arrogance of Simplicity proudly displays its roots in early 80's new-wave and post-punk [the uber-hooky In a Storm and Sisters of Mercy influenced Skygazing,] while demonstrating the pair's great skill in creating dreamy pop songs [Demian, which sounds a bit like Stereolab remixed by label boss Vitalic] as well as the electro stormers [Teenage Dust] Citizen is best known for. It is at times surprisingly bright and accessible fare from the label which introduced the world to John Lord Fonda, but certainly no less satisfying.

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