Torpedo
Live @ Valhall, Skövde, 10/20/07
It's always hard to play in front of a crowd that's not really your crowd, just ask the guys in Torpedo. As an opening act for the veterans in the reunited, or unpaused, folk punk band Dia Psalma, Torpedo could certainly have wished for better conditions tonight, but hey, it's a challenge, right? There's always someone out there ought to become a fan and hopefully buy the record. Speaking of the record, the debut album, "In the assembly line" will finally be released early in November, a record I've really been looking forward to. "Epic Indie Kraut", with "like-wind-sweeping-through-your-hair-guitars", where less is more does not exist; there you'll find Torpedo, according to themselves. I like the term "Epic Indie Kraut", and I like Torpedo. They truly give it all, their energy and presence is contagious, and the rhythm section is impressive. Especially in my all-time favourite "Hang me high" – it's a beast. Placed in the right environment, think; crowded, hot as hell and booze, Torpedo will definitely blow your mind. Placed in the wrong environment, think; small town, not so crowded and lots of booze, Torpedo puts on a good show, but I know things can get better. Next time I expect a full fledged knock out.
- Christian Stenbacke
