MP3: The Fine Arts Showcase - Brother in black
It took a lot longer than I expected to figure out what song I wanted to post from "Radiola", the new album from The Fine Arts Showcase. The trouble is that I have a hard time breaking up what I consider to be such a strong, cohesive piece of work. When all the songs work in concert to create something greater, it's impossible to pull one aside and say that is the essence, the epitome of what this record is about. It can't be done, but I still hold out hope that you find today's mp3 post to be enlightening. "Radiola" is not only better than the debut album "The electric pavilion", but also one of the best new releases I've heard so far in 2006. TFAS mainman and singer/songwriter Gustaf Kjellvander burns with passion and vigor. There's a level of intensity to his performance and craft that's rarely heard. And speaking of rarely heard, "Radiola" has to have the most drug references on a Swedish pop record outside of the stereotypical rock'n'roll/gangsta clichés. Is everything okay Gustaf?
The Fine Arts Showcase - Brother in black