Shout Out Louds
Live @ Herrgårn, Linköping, 05/03/07
What is there to say about Shout Out Louds that hasn't already been said? Most of you people already know that their career skyrocketed shortly after the release of the "Howl howl gaff gaff" album in 2003. The record did well in Sweden and parts of Europe, but it was in the States that things started to happen. A record deal with Capitol opened a lot of doors (followed by appearances on both Letterman and Jay Leno). But that was then and this is now. Armed with new popish material, Shout Out Louds are once again back on the quest to rule the world. A quest they just might succeed with, Herrgårn in Linköping is totally packed this evening. People really want to see one of Sweden's hottest bands at this moment, that's for sure. If anyone in the band feels nervous or any kind of pressure of once again playing in front of a Swedish audience, they certainly don't show it. Shout Out Louds perform with all the experience and professionalism they could ever muster. Every song is delivered with such confidence and honesty that I lose all defences. This is the band to see this year. The songs on the new album, "Our ill wills" differ quite a lot from the previous album, but in a good way. Call it development if you want. Where "Howl howl gaff gaff" was all about simplicity, the songs from "Our ill wills" show off a band with a fascination the late 80's, especially the British new wave music (The Cure, Joy Division, etc.). "Impossible" will be the song that brings back sunshine into your heart.
- Christian Stenbacke