Record of the Week: Seaside Rock
September 12th, 2008
Apparently Peter Bjorn & John are taking a moment to write some instrumental love songs to different places they have visited. Their signature melodies have had the pop elements stripped back quite a bit - the record plays more like a soundtrack to a foreign film. Seaside Rock will appeal to fans of Mum and Tortoise and confuse people who are looking for another Writer’s Block. For me personally the record passed an important test since I was able to zone out while drawing listening to it on repeat.
Occasionally one of the ten dedications has a monologue spoken over the music. My favorite of which is Norrlands Riviera. The part where she pauses to sip tea is very charming. The backing music is especially sparse but effective in a dreamy sort of way.
This will be available on vinyl and download at the end of the month.
Written by Celery Moon |