Lis er Stille
Apathobvious
Brutal But Sentimental
This, the follow up to last years "The construction of amp-train", shows off an improved band with way more interesting song structures and intricate songwriting. Not to say that the previous album was disappointing, it was just too obvious that these Danes had more to show off. In a genre like post-rock, wherein the band at occasions hover, that often tends to go for the more rectifying way to approach its listeners, Lis er Stille always has an ace up the sleeves. Surprising turns, beautiful strings and a singer that, on this album, steps up a notch, are all ingredients that makes this record one of the more interesting I've heard this year. The fact that the piano plays a central part in their soundscape gives it an extra dimension and the similarities to Mogwai are not at all misguided. It is indeed hard to compete with those Scotsmen, but Lis er Stille can definitely consider themselves worthy opponents. A tune like "Lorelei" would make anyone in the genre jealous.
- Jonas Appelqvist