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August already? Gah, the months just keep flying by. But, as always, a new month means a new album spotlight and my latest pick is Peter Bjorn and John's wonderful third album "Writer's block". The single "Young folks" has been making the rounds for a few months now (I do believe I was probably one of the first to post about it), but as a longtime fan of the trio, let me encourage you to dig deeper into their work. PB&J's latest might not be their greatest ("Falling out" still holds that title in my book), but it's still a far more satisfying album than what most bands are capable of. To help you understand further, here's contributor Nancy Baym:
Everyone is celebrating the single "Young folks" from Peter Bjorn and John's new record "Writer's block", but every bit as appealing is "Let's call it off" in which our protagonist struggles to avert a relationship he knows better than to start over a very catchy groove with a loose, rubbery underbelly. It's got what's best about the album in its intruiging rhythms and great atmosphere and, unlike some of the other songs on the record, it keeps its punch the whole way through.
Peter Bjorn and John - Let's call it off
The video for the Peter Bjorn and John single "Young folks" is now online: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48hcp-zDpg4
This week's It's a trap! Last.fm/Audioscrobbler listening group most-played album chart:
01. The Knife - Silent Shout
02. Thom Yorke - The Eraser
03. Camera Obscura - Let's Get out of This Country
04. The Arcade Fire - Funeral
05. Bloc Party - Silent Alarm
06. The Embassy - Tacking
07. The Knife - Deep Cuts
08. The Radio Dept. - Pet Grief
09. Gnarls Barkley - St. Elsewhere
10. Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Top 10 tracks for the week:
01. The Knife – silent shout
02. The Legends – Lucky star
03. Camera Obscura – If Looks Could Kill
04. The Pipettes – Pull Shapes
05. The Embassy – Some indulgence
06. Gnarls Barkley – Crazy
07. Camera Obscura – Let's Get Out of This Country
08. Lily Allen – Smile
09. Peter Bjorn and John – Young Folks
10. The Pipettes – Dirty Mind
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This week's It's a trap! Last.fm/Audioscrobbler listening group most-played album chart:
01. Thom Yorke - The Eraser
02. Camera Obscura - Let's Get out of This Country
03. Tiger Lou - The Loyal
04. The Knife - Deep Cuts
05. Hello Saferide - Introducing...
06. The Knife - Silent Shout
07. Hot Chip - The Warning
08. The Radio Dept. - Pet Grief
09. Radiohead - OK Computer
10. Interpol - Antics
Top 10 tracks for the week:
01. Thom Yorke – The Eraser
02. Peter Bjorn and John – Young Folks
03. Tiger Lou – The Loyal
04. Laakso – High Drama
05. Tiger Lou – Nixon
06. Camera Obscura – Lloyd, I'm Ready to be Heartbroken
07. Thom Yorke – Skip divided
08. José González – Heartbeats
09. Hello Saferide – Long Lost Penpal
10. Tiger Lou – Ten Minutes To Take Off
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Peter Bjorn and John's latest single "Young folks" gets the Pitchfork track review treatment: http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/page/track_reviews/37293/Peter_Bjorn_and_John_Young_Folks_ft_Victoria_Bergsman#37293
Buy the latest album or single right here: [click here]
And don't forget my own write-up on the song from back in May: [click here]
Got the new Peter, Bjorn and John single for you today. It's such a hearty slice of pop genius that not even Victoria Bergsman (The Concretes) can ruin it with her flat, listless vocals. I don't mean to get on her case, but I think it's an important testament to the unstoppable pop genius of this trio. And c'mon - who can resist the siren song of that whistle refrain? It's exactly the kind of tune you find yourself humming throughout the day, apropo of nothing. This is the first single from the band's forthcoming album "Writer's block" which I sadly have not yet heard beyond the few songs posted on the band's myspace page, but if those four are any indication of what's to come, it's gonna be amazing. Can't wait!
Peter Bjorn and John - Young folks (ft. Victoria Bergsman)
This record just may be the best one released in the pre-summer months, and will prove listenable throughout said sunny days and warm nights. Peter Bjorn and John offer up their third proper full-length here, and although I was skeptical at first, upon more listens I'm finding myself loving this. It could just be the trees and flowers blooming and that everytime I listen to the album it's bright and sunny out, but I also think it's the trio's songwriting. With this record they have honed their craft into lilting pop melodies, yet still retaining the sounds and production values older fans have grown to love. "Young folks" is a damn fine first single, but the real highlights are "Amsterdam", "Paris 2004", "Let's call it off" and "The chills", with the last song containing one of the most beautiful closings I've heard in a long while. It may take the older fans a little while to get acclimated to a happier Peter Bjorn and John, but once you do, you'll realize that this record fits perfectly in the collection of what is becoming a tour de force in Swedish music.
- Matt Giordano
Fufkin reviews both Peter Bjorn and John and The Chrysler: http://www.fufkin.com/columns/bennett/bennett_capsule_rev_11_12_05.htm (scroll down)
Peter Bjorn and John are the current spotlight band at All Music Guide.
The Onion AV Club on Peter Bjorn and John: http://avclub.com/content/node/43109
Peter Bjorn and John have posted a brand new track for streaming on their myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/peterbjornandjohn
The song is called "Young people" and features a duet with Victoria from The Concretes. It's the first taste of what will be the band's third album, whenever it gets released eventually.
This is a week chock full of exclusives! Besides giving you the very first taste of the new The End Will Be Kicks album and offering it up for sale on mp3 waaaaay before it's available anywhere else, I've got yet another treat for you today! When I first heard that Björn Yttling had a jazz album in the works, I was naturally quite curious. Many people now recognize him as a member of the excellent Peter Bjorn and John, but I first became aquainted with his music through his extensive work as a producer. Many fine records in my collection are adorned with his name on the credits. So not only do I have a brand new track from his upcoming album today, but I was also afforded the opportunity to ask Björn a few questions about his work.
AR: Why a jazz album? What was the inspiration for the project?
BY: I've always listened to jazz (stuff like Mingus, Ornette Coleman, Charlie Haden, Ellington and of course Coltrane and Charlie Parker) and ten years ago I also played it. But the jazz scene can be very very boring with people just playing standards in predictable ways, so I kind of slipped away from it. I was still writing jazz songs though, and spurred by saxophone player Jonas Kullhammar I started thinking of making a jazz record.
AR: Is there a lot of difference in the way you work when you are composing jazz charts as opposed to when you are doing arrangements for pop music?
BY: No not really. The biggest different is that (my) jazz music is instrumental and pop music often isn't. Of course with jazz tunes you can leave the forms more open for improvising. I recorded this record in a day, and pop albums always take at least two.
AR: What other current producers do you admire right now?
BY:I really don't keep track on foreign producers that much, but there are many Swedes that I really like. Björn Olsson, Pelle Gunnerfeldt and Jari Haapalainen of course, but don't forget Jocke Åhlund from Caesars and Calle Olsson from Bear Quartet.
AR: So what's next for you then?
BY: I'm doing/planning a few records right now. Montys Loco, Elias & The Wizzkids, The Charm, Pueblo and we're almost done with the new Peter Bjorn And John album. What I really looking forward to do now is a record with Joakim Åhlund, and we're gonna start next week.
Björn's new jazz album with Yttling Jazz is called "Oh Lord, why can't I keep my big mouth shut". It comes out November 21 via Headspin Recordings.
This is a week chock full of exclusives! Besides giving you the very first taste of the new The End Will Be Kicks album and offering it up for sale on mp3 waaaaay before it's available anywhere else, I've got yet another treat for you today! When I first heard that Björn Yttling had a jazz album in the works, I was naturally quite curious. Many people now recognize him as a member of the excellent Peter Bjorn and John, but I first became aquainted with his music through his extensive work as a producer. Many fine records in my collection are adorned with his name on the credits. So not only do I have a brand new track from his upcoming album today, but I was also afforded the opportunity to ask Björn a few questions about his work.
AR: Why a jazz album? What was the inspiration for the project?
BY: I've always listened to jazz (stuff like Mingus, Ornette Coleman, Charlie Haden, Ellington and of course Coltrane and Charlie Parker) and ten years ago I also played it. But the jazz scene can be very very boring with people just playing standards in predictable ways, so I kind of slipped away from it. I was still writing jazz songs though, and spurred by saxophone player Jonas Kullhammar I started thinking of making a jazz record.
AR: Is there a lot of difference in the way you work when you are composing jazz charts as opposed to when you are doing arrangements for pop music?
BY: No not really. The biggest different is that (my) jazz music is instrumental and pop music often isn't. Of course with jazz tunes you can leave the forms more open for improvising. I recorded this record in a day, and pop albums always take at least two.
AR: What other current producers do you admire right now?
BY:I really don't keep track on foreign producers that much, but there are many Swedes that I really like. Björn Olsson, Pelle Gunnerfeldt and Jari Haapalainen of course, but don't forget Jocke Åhlund from Caesars and Calle Olsson from Bear Quartet.
AR: So what's next for you then?
BY: I'm doing/planning a few records right now. Montys Loco, Elias & The Wizzkids, The Charm, Pueblo and we're almost done with the new Peter Bjorn And John album. What I really looking forward to do now is a record with Joakim Åhlund, and we're gonna start next week.
Björn's new jazz album with Yttling Jazz is called "Oh Lord, why can't I keep my big mouth shut". It comes out November 21 via Headspin Recordings.
Yttling Jazz - Tokyo Hyatt
Renown Swedish musician/producer Björn Yttling (Peter Bjorn and John, Caesars, etc.) recorded a jazz album this summer and will be releasing it on November 21 via Headspin Recordings. The music is said to take cues from other artists such as Charlie Mingus, Ennio Morricone and Joe Meek and judging from the samples I've heard, that's an accurate assessment.
Peter Bjorn and John