Sound: A mix of classic British pop, rock and shoegaze elements – bouncy basslines, hip-shaking rhythms, fuzzy atmosphere and both whimsical and raspy vocals – from a Swedish trio.
Playlist Partners: Shout Out Louds, The Stone Roses, Belle and Sebastian, Jesus and Mary Chain, Oasis
Heavy Rotation tracks: “Objects of My Affection”; “Young Folks”
Medium Rotation tracks: “Amsterdam”; “Paris 2004”; “Let’s Call It Off”
Explicit Lyrics*: none
Recommended: If you enjoy the like-minded bands mentioned above and appreciate catchy, well-crafted tunes.
Grade: B+
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Listen to Tracks/Buy Music:
On iTunes
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* Noting of explicit lyrics is for the benefit of radio music directors or anyone else that needs/wants to keep their music FCC-friendly.
I am soooo over “Young Folks.” Some jerk here at work played it over and over 3 months ago. It was great the first time I heard it, but unlike Billy Joel’s “Big Shot,” it does not hold up well after multiple listens.
Whistling should only be reserved for animated musicals. PBJ is best served between two slices of bread.
It’s always a shame when you hear a song too much and you grow tired of it. I’d take a few months of from “Young Folks” and come back to it and see what happens.
It’s a nice little tune. In due time, it deserves another shot.