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I must be honest, I've never heard much from Emil Jensen before, but I feel this to be a good introduction to his music. With five tracks in under twenty minutes, it's nothing too straining on my ever-shortening attention span. The EP kicks off with the title track, which is quite a catchy little number. However, the second and third tracks tend to simmer a bit before the real gems of the release - the two remixes. Both tracks are by far the out-and-out standouts of the album and gets one hoping that in the future, mr. Jensen's remix foray will lead to proper collaborations.
- Matt Giordano
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It's a hit! Four tracks of steamy r&b pop (plus an additional remix) really sets the standard for Juvelen. "Watch your step", "Summer spring" and "Of course I remember" are three slow-moving tracks meant to be played post-late night soirées, preferibly with a glass of wine and that special someone you've been making eyes with all night; and the Revl9n remix of "Watch your step" is a deconstructivists fantasy. However, the true centerpiece (and aptly-placed middle track) of this set is "Hanna", a dance-floor gem brimming will pulsing bass and drums. I've quickly become convinced that Juvelen could very well be on his way to pop stardom.
- Matt Giordano
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memo to anyone planning to make a half-serious quaalude-influenced science fiction spy movie set on a beach (and featuring squid?): Here is your soundtrack. This instrumental record has hints of surf and spy music of the James Bond variety, but it's all stretched out slow and spacious, spacious enough that even when it's not slow, it feels slow. It's kind of cool in the slightly groovy but non-demanding retro futuristic atmosphere it sets, and it makes good background music while deeply immersed in something else, but it's hard to imagine really getting into this CD. They do get major bonus points for sampling the wonderful 1960s TV series "The man From U.N.C.L.E.", but they're neither fun nor engaging enough themselves to merit being sampled 40 years on.
- Nancy Baym
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Seeing as how "Writer's block" was my top album of the past year, I was excited (which might be an understatement) to see them on one of their few dates West of the Atlantic. I had high hopes for the show and they were exceeded quite easily. The band was flat-out amazing. The songs take on new textures in a live setting, with the band highlighting aspects one would not normally expect, such as a stripped-down and gorgeous version of, as Björn introduced it, "Remembering the words to the song" otherwise more commonly known as "Amsterdam". The live interpritation of "The chills" gave a new perspective on the track. To the enjoyment of the crowd, they played "Young folks" in the middle of the set and were joined by Victoria Bergsman and Lars Skoglund (of Laakso) for a rousing version of the track and, later in the encore, paid tribute to ms. Bergsman with their Concretes cover "Teen love". Overall, this show was fantastic and the band's onstage charisma and playfulness vehemently lets the audience know they're enjoying it. That blatant honesty between performer and crowd is something that's missing with most bands these days. Peter Bjorn and John are on their way to becoming one of the best indie pop bands on the planet, all the while having a great time doing so.
- Matt Giordano
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This collaborative effort is as smooth as silk, seriously. Nina's extremely sweet vocals over quiet piano tracks struck this reviewer less as jazz (at least what I think of it) and more as just beautiful balladry. "Du min vän" and "I sin sorhet" are just two fine examples of this. With Valentine's Day coming up, this record is a must for any couple looking to stay home by the fire with some red wine, laying under a blanket.
- Matt Giordano
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Apparently Canadian-born Richard Reagh has been busy in his little woodland retreat outside Stockholm, creating his own little aural technicolor dreamcoat, sewn together with dozens of little sampler patches from a multitude of sources. Sometimes the resulting pattern is pleasing – montt mardié's contribution for "Boo Backe" simply sparkles in sequined brilliance. Sometimes it's a bit garish - I'm not convinced snippets of "Ring my bell" and "Copacabana" really work in an otherwise somber song about war. But it's always interesting. And wisely, he leaves all accessories behind for a sparse, breathless collaboration with El Perro Del mar on Neil Young's "Hangin' on a limb". If Richard's singing the blues, he's disguised it well among electronic bleeps, squeaks and tinkles to fashion a rather sexy, if not outrageous, little addition to any daring wardrobe.
- Stacey Shackford
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"Phantom punch" finds Sondre Lerche again not only giving his backing band The Faces Down title credit, but delivering some of his most uptempo material to date. This is where the album succeeds - finely tuned pop gems such as the stellar "Say it all" and "John, let me go" are two of the best tracks I've heard from mr. Lerche; whilst the stylised punk of "Face the blood" initially came off as a bit of a shocker at such a high-tempo, it fits perfectly in the scheme of the album. While steeped heavily in pop, it's good to see an artist bring in other elements. Coupled with the loose-feeling arrangments, the band is allowed to convey their music at a level that was missing on the more polished "Duper sessions".
- Matt Giordano
NPR Program 'Here & Now' talks to Finnish folk group Värttinä: https://www.here-now.org/shows/2007/01/20070118_17.asp
Swedish retro rockers Captain murphy will release their sophomore album "Human cannonball" on February 14. Listen to tracks at myspace: myspace.com/captainmurphymusic" target=_blank>https://www.myspace.com/captainmurphymusic
The Doits have recorded some new stuff with Adam Stark (The motorhomes, The Slaves) and will probably be releasing them on a 5-track EP in march.
Teddybears' entire album "Soft machine" is available for streaming via myspace: myspace.com/teddybears" target=_blank>https://www.myspace.com/teddybears
Strip music on tour in Germany:
03/20 - Underground, Köln
03/21 - molotow, Hamburg
03/22 - Kato, Berlin
03/23 - Atomic Café, münchen
The video for the new Säkert! single "Vi kommer att dö samtidigt" is now online: m/watch?v=EZX1GXeE4mg" target=_blank>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZX1GXeE4mg
Säkert! is the Swedish-language project of Annika Norlin (Hello Saferide).
Voices Of Wonder Records has announced the signing of Norwegian country-rock act Shit City and will release their debut album "God bless our home" in may. Listen to samples here: myspace.com/shitcity" target=_blank>https://www.myspace.com/shitcity
Emil Jensen
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