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| 1. Stadsvandringar: Runt Och Tillbaka/Ängzlycka 1/Mitten Av Mars/Nedför, S |
| 2. Midsommarbongen: Samling/Ängzlycka 2/Alstermo Flygplats/Livet Som Man B |
| 3. Lilla Vännen: Det Äkta Och Nära/Dock Allere'n/Om Lilla Vännen/Känslan S |
| 4. Mitten Av Mars |
| 5. Du Och Jag |
| 6. Och du Frågar Mig Varför ... |
| 7. Tillsammans |
| 8. Känslan Som Gror |
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After gaining modest (if unanimous) acclaim for 2004's Ta Det Lungt, Swedish band Dungen's growing demand has led Subliminal Sounds to reissue their vinyl-only, limited-edition first record, a three-track disc of material recorded between 1999 and 2001, before the band's appeal breached Sweden's narrow borders. Whereas Ta Det Lungt revealed mastermind Gustav Ejstes as a pop songwriter of the first order, here he's a mad DJ let loose in the world's greatest classic radio station, spinning the dial each time his buzz wears off, landing each time on something new and weird and utterly wonderful. Subliminal. 2005.
But in fact, it did, with 2004's "Ta Det Lugnt," despite the music odds being stacked against it. And for the follow up, "Tio Bitar," Gustav Ejstes mostly sticks to the layered psych-folky hard-rock that has worked before, but gives it a slightly grimier edge.
It opens with a buzzing, screaming riff torn from a hard-rocker's heart, twisting around on itself like a coiled spring. But Ejstes throws in some twists -- around the halfway point, it cycles around a delicate flute melody and some rapid-fire drumming. And that's just the introduction!
He follows it up with the very different "Familj," a pleasant blend of ambient retro keyboard, dancy strings and solid drumming (mostly cymbals). You can't really put your finger on what it sounds like, and you can't really label it. Well, good.
The songs that follow are just as unexpected: intensely psychedelic hard-rockers like "Gör Det Nu," rippling pastoral ballads, fast-moving bass-rockers, gentle acoustic pop songs with spiraling riffs. And in the last three songs, Estjes makes his music even more complex -- the finale "En Gang I År Kom Det En Tår" is a masterpiece of fuzzy piano-folk and ambient synth.
"Tio Bitar" is a bit folkier and a bit rockier than Dungen's previous albums, and at times it seems to be split between those sounds -- first we get a psychedelic hard rocker, then a mellotron-folk song. But the heart of "Ta Det Lugnt" still seems to be there -- complex, strange and often meandering.
And Estjes packs this with even more instruments in his rapid, soaring music -- obviously there's the grimy bass and rampaging electric riffs, solid percussion and keyboards. But he packs in flashes of colourful mellotron, delicate flute, violins, and what sounds like klezmer, woven together into a shimmering psychedelic tapestry.
And I have no idea what Estjes is saying (except that the title means "Ten Pieces"), because I don't speak a word of Swedish. But he has a pleasant, mellow voice, sort of like a rockier Colin Meloy, and he can raise his voice to stand out in any kind of music.
"Tio Bitar" is a little bit folk-country, and a little bit rock'n'roll. But it retains the intense prog-psych-rock that Dungen is known for, and only makes it more entrancing.
"Ta Det Lugnt" (13 tracks, 53 min.) is a blast into the past, as if today was the late 60s, a collection of psychedelic songs and it sounds great from start to finish. Since the songs are all in Swedish, I have no idea what they are about, but it doesn't matter. The album is a mood piece, pure and simple. I think that Dungen is the only band besides Sigur Ros that has made a dent in the rock music landscape in the US while not singing in English. This album was originally issued in 2004, but this particular 2005 reissue comes with bonus CD (5 tracks, 14 min.) that brings more of the same, just great.
Dungen is not the only band that 'specializes' in bringing the sounds of the late 60s into today's context. Another great example is White Magic, whose 2004 release "Through the Sun Door" is another stellar example of that. Check that out. And of course "Ta Det Lugnt" is equally highly recommended!
And there isn't any better way to open than with "Panda," a sparkling rock song that is both infectiously catchy and wonderfully rockin'. That fuzzy, cycling guitar works very well with the colorful Hammond melodies; it takes that great rock vibe and makes it fun as well.
Unless you are (or speak) Swedish, you probably won't understand a word Gustav Estjes sings. But somehow that's okay. He and his band forge through more wild tunes, like the echoing "Gjort bort sig," some mellow folk-rock, sprawling experimental songs (which brought a morning meadow to mind), and the sizzling riffs of the title track.
Not that everything is straightforward rock'n'roll; at the halfway point, things get a bit weird. "Det du tänker idag är du i morgon" is a smooth, shimmering little pop song full of flute, drums and Hammond, and is probably one of the prettiest songs released in the past year. It's followed by a few ominous experimental songs and an epic folk ballad, before finally finishing with a blast of pure, wild psychrock.
This version also has a five-song EP attached to it, and which serves as a nice accompaniment to the album itself -- burbly experimental, sizzling rockers, and a sparkly little Sigur-Ros-like ballad. It's a nice addition, although not quite as moving as the main album.
Dungen was one of the unexpected underground hits of the year -- before "Ta Det Lungt," they weren't really known outside of Sweden. Thankfully, that has changed, because their third album puts them up in the ranking of appealing, enchanting music that happens to be fun from start to finish. You c
One of the greatest things about "Ta Det Lungt" is the giant mass of instrumentation, which is somehow squeezed into small songs. The fuzz guitar can explore the cascading riffs, while the drums can smash or shimmer. And there's flute, Hammond, violin and gentle acoustic guitar, making up a colorful musical quilt.
Gustav Estjes has a lovely voice, frankly. I don't understand a word of what he DOES sing, but his voice is pleasantly ordinary-sounding, but still able to soar. At times, he almost sounds like John Lennon. But his biggest skill is his ability to not be overpowered by (or overpower) the music -- he sounds like a natural part of it, as if he were another instrument.
Wonderfully weird, colorfully charming, "Ta Det Lungt" brought Dungen into the spotlight, which is where they deserve to be. Definitely one of the best albums of 2005.
I think that had I heard a release like this when I was still in high school and searching for something, anything different, I would have run the other way. Now that electronic music has been glitched to high-heaven and taken in 100s of directions and rock music has been distilled and re-distilled again, it's nice to hear something that sorta takes it back to the rocking basics and does so in a very, very good way. The opening track of "Panda" very well be an ode to the bear of the same name, but after opening with some rumbling drums and absolutely scorching riffs, I think that most people would throw their rock hands in the air and not even care. Overdriven guitars alternately squeal and space out and the drumming is spot on.
"Festival" opens with strummed acoustic guitars but soon launches into a heavy wall of layered guitars and another punishing rhythm section while "Du E För Fin För Mig" starts out with an aching string quartet before building into one of the most epic sing-along tracks I've heard this entire year. At well over 8 minutes, the track stretches out to a perfect length, lolling off into trippy sections while slowly adding layers and eventually turning into a thunderous rock stomper. Imagine Sigur Ros versus Beta Band versus classic psych rock all sung in Swedish and maybe you're getting somewhere close.
Really, Ta Det Lugnt is done so well that it's not just a disc that's going to only appeal to those with a retro achilles heel. The group touches on symphonic (see the aforementioned description), garage, indie, and even stadium rock in their genre-blending release. In just over 50 minutes, there's only a relative few moments that aren't that engaging, and they're offset with some of the more stunning psychedelic rock I've heard in awhile. Unlike some bands doing somewhat similar things, Dungen has also remembered that it's the hooks that really sell the release. With catchy riffs in just about every track, Ta Det Lugnt this is a hugely fun release that might make you do a double take on first listen, but will surely suck you in.
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This is just the mad best thing you'll ever hear. Buy it. What else are you buying. My Chemical Romance, The Killers, U2, Dave Matthews...wack. Don't hate, participate. Get this fools....
So his second album got rushed into US stores to help meet the demand -- "Stadsvandringar," another collection of bright, unique psych-folk that is nearly as good as the latest work. This brilliant little album proves that "Ta Det Lugnt" was definitely no fluke -- it was just sheer talent.
It's a little surprising when you first hear the opening title track, which sounds kind of... country-western. Fortunately by the time Ejstes starts crooning, the song has evened out into a steady, swirling little psych-pop song. It gets echoed abruptly in the middle of the album, in the a capella "Stadsvandring Del 2."
Estjes spends the rest of the album dabbling in all sorts of different styles, sometimes with more than one style per song. There's strummy folk with tambourines, a shimmering folk-prog song, delicate psychedelica, upbeat epics, sparkly little folk tunes, an ethereal instrumental with birds chirping in the background, and what sounds like dance music for hobbits in "Stock och sten."
Dungen is the sort of band that deserves its cult following -- not only does it make interesting music, but music that is delicious, complex and still very fun and catchy. A few songs on here don't quite fit -- "Vem vaktar lejonen?" is a bit too dark and rock-y -- but the overall effect is that of wild, colourful, childlike beauty.
And one of the best things about Dungen is the instrumentation. There's loads of it -- more acoustic guitar than fuzz, and kept relatively simple musically. To dress up the folky tunes, there's plenty of tambourines, sitar, flute, lute, violin, and big sweeps of Hammond. The guitars can ride out the tunes, while the drums can smash rock'n'roll style, or sink back to do tribal beats.
I don't speak a word of Swedish, and many of Dungen's American listeners don't either. But words aren't really needed here, with Estjes singing. His voice is pleasantly ordinary, but still able to jabber, sway and croon, and even sound a bit like John Lennon. And no matter how overwhelming the music, he manages to rise above it.
If this is the sort of music that comes out of Sweden, then other countries are missing a lot. "Stadsvandringar" is colourful and catchy, another delightful album by the talented Estjes.
The opening suite, "Stadsvandringar", kicks off with reverse guitar and an extremely catchy vocal harmony (which was later reworked as the title track to their second album of the same name), then veers off into progressive rock, jazz, and folk, all within a 14 mintue time frame. The second suite, "Midsommerbongen", is mainly a sitar meditation that goes on longer than it should, but is not without its moments of intense, brain burning psychedelia. "Lilla V?nnen", the final suite, is the darkest of the three, and perhaps the best. Featuring a a flute line that would later appear on "Ta Det Lungt", and a hypnotic outro, it packs as much as possible into its 11 minute time frame and ends the album well.
For those who are new to Dungen, I would recommend starting with "Ta Det Lungt" before purchasing "1999-2001". Fans of "Ta Det Lungt", however, would do well by picking this album up, if only to see where Dungen got its start.
the sounds of kaleidescope have a sound that seems natural to them but that comes out sounding forced and contrived by bands with somewhat-similar stylings that are much more popular "nationally" (brmc anyone?).
please get in the van and hit the road.
heart, Ali
And there isn't any better way to open than with "Panda," a sparkling rock song that is both infectiously catchy and wonderfully rockin'. That fuzzy, cycling guitar works very well with the colorful Hammond melodies; it takes that great rock vibe and makes it fun as well.
Unless you are (or speak) Swedish, you probably won't understand a word Gustav Estjes sings. But somehow that's okay. He and his band forge through more wild tunes, like the echoing "Gjort bort sig," some mellow folk-rock, sprawling experimental songs (which brought a morning meadow to mind), and the sizzling riffs of the title track.
Not that everything is straightforward rock'n'roll; at the halfway point, things get a bit weird. "Det du tänker idag är du i morgon" is a smooth, shimmering little pop song full of flute, drums and Hammond, and is probably one of the prettiest songs released in the past year. It's followed by a few ominous experimental songs and an epic folk ballad, before finally finishing with a blast of pure, wild psychrock.
Dungen was one of the unexpected underground hits of the year -- before "Ta Det Lungt," they weren't really known outside of Sweden. Thankfully, that has changed, because their third album puts them up in the ranking of appealing, enchanting music that happens to be fun from start to finish. You c
One of the greatest things about "Ta Det Lungt" is the giant mass of instrumentation, which is somehow squeezed into small songs. The fuzz guitar can explore the cascading riffs, while the drums can smash or shimmer. And there's flute, Hammond, violin and gentle acoustic guitar, making up a colorful musical quilt.
Gustav Estjes has a lovely voice, frankly. I don't understand a word of what he DOES sing, but his voice is pleasantly ordinary-sounding, but still able to soar. At times, he almost sounds like John Lennon. But his biggest skill is his ability to not be overpowered by (or overpower) the music -- he sounds like a natural part of it, as if he were another instrument.
Wonderfully weird, colorfully charming, "Ta Det Lungt" brought Dungen into the spotlight, which is where they deserve to be. Definitely one of the best albums of 2005.
After gaining modest (if unanimous) acclaim for 2004's Ta Det Lungt, Swedish band Dungen's growing demand has led Subliminal Sounds to reissue their vinyl-only, limited-edition first record, a three-track disc of material recorded between 1999 and 2001, before the band's appeal breached Sweden's narrow borders. Whereas Ta Det Lungt revealed mastermind Gustav Ejstes as a pop songwriter of the first order, here he's a mad DJ let loose in the world's greatest classic radio station, spinning the dial each time his buzz wears off, landing each time on something new and weird and utterly wonderful. Subliminal. 2005.
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ASIN: B000O170YO Release Date: 2007-05-15 |
Tracks:
- Intro
- Famlij
- Gor Det nu
- C Visar Vagen
- Du Ska Inte Tro Att Det Ordnar Sig
- Mon Amour
- Sa Blev Det Bestamt
- Ett Skal Att Trivas
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Tio Bitar leads off with a wordless guitar scream and a blaze of rhythm section, knocking a hole in the wall of sound just as quickly to let in an otherworldly flute melody that's pure Ian Anderson. As modern rockers go, Dungen makes no bones about reaching back into the past to embrace both Black Sabbath's beefy parallel riffing and Jethro Tull's flights of jazzy digression. This is the second U.S. release for the Swedish band, following 2005's Ta Det Lugnt and as their name implies, Dungen are heavy, metallic, and occasionally impenetrable. Though "psychedelic" is the main reference point that comes to mind, and songs like "C Visar Vägen" and "Familj" display as much structural schizophrenia and loopy, lovely melodicism as a Donovan record hopped up on amphetamines, don't mistake Dungen for an exercise in rose-colored nostalgia--there's more than a twinge of new millennium nervousness in this dense and quite compelling record. --Ben HeegeCustomer Reviews:
over-rated.......2007-07-11
not retro!.......2007-06-20
That decade you love is back in style........2007-05-23
I'm not Bitar.......2007-05-15
But in fact, it did, with 2004's "Ta Det Lugnt," despite the music odds being stacked against it. And for the follow up, "Tio Bitar," Gustav Ejstes mostly sticks to the layered psych-folky hard-rock that has worked before, but gives it a slightly grimier edge.
It opens with a buzzing, screaming riff torn from a hard-rocker's heart, twisting around on itself like a coiled spring. But Ejstes throws in some twists -- around the halfway point, it cycles around a delicate flute melody and some rapid-fire drumming. And that's just the introduction!
He follows it up with the very different "Familj," a pleasant blend of ambient retro keyboard, dancy strings and solid drumming (mostly cymbals). You can't really put your finger on what it sounds like, and you can't really label it. Well, good.
The songs that follow are just as unexpected: intensely psychedelic hard-rockers like "Gör Det Nu," rippling pastoral ballads, fast-moving bass-rockers, gentle acoustic pop songs with spiraling riffs. And in the last three songs, Estjes makes his music even more complex -- the finale "En Gang I År Kom Det En Tår" is a masterpiece of fuzzy piano-folk and ambient synth.
"Tio Bitar" is a bit folkier and a bit rockier than Dungen's previous albums, and at times it seems to be split between those sounds -- first we get a psychedelic hard rocker, then a mellotron-folk song. But the heart of "Ta Det Lugnt" still seems to be there -- complex, strange and often meandering.
And Estjes packs this with even more instruments in his rapid, soaring music -- obviously there's the grimy bass and rampaging electric riffs, solid percussion and keyboards. But he packs in flashes of colourful mellotron, delicate flute, violins, and what sounds like klezmer, woven together into a shimmering psychedelic tapestry.
And I have no idea what Estjes is saying (except that the title means "Ten Pieces"), because I don't speak a word of Swedish. But he has a pleasant, mellow voice, sort of like a rockier Colin Meloy, and he can raise his voice to stand out in any kind of music.
"Tio Bitar" is a little bit folk-country, and a little bit rock'n'roll. But it retains the intense prog-psych-rock that Dungen is known for, and only makes it more entrancing.
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ASIN: B000A2H632 Release Date: 2005-08-02 |
Tracks:
- Panda
- Gjort Bort Sig
- Festival
- Du Ar For Fin For Mig
- Ta Det Lugnt
- Det Du Tanker Idag Ar Du I Morgon
- Lejonet & Kulan
- Bortglomd
- Glomd Konst Kommer Stundom Anyo Till Heders
- Lipsill
- Om Du Vore En Vakthund
- Tack Ska Ni Ha
- Sluta Folja Efter
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- Badsang
Album Description
The third and most astounding album from the young and talented Swedish multi-instrumentalist Gustav Ejstes aka Dungen. This is the long awaited follow up to his two previous highly acclaimed albums, and this recording showcases the ultimate Swedish psych/prog/pop/folk rock! Ta Det Lugnt is a beautiful, uncompromising, multifaceted musical trip straight into your head and deep out in the Swedish forests. It offers Dungens most exciting and adventurous recordings and features stunning musicianship, stellar vocals, Hammond B-3 organ, flute, violin, groovy bass, swinging drums, electric and acoustic guitars and screaming fuzz, spellbinding Swedish folk rock pop psych. Subliminal Sounds.Customer Reviews:
Q: How do you transport back to the late 60s? A: Play this album.......2006-09-11
"Ta Det Lugnt" (13 tracks, 53 min.) is a blast into the past, as if today was the late 60s, a collection of psychedelic songs and it sounds great from start to finish. Since the songs are all in Swedish, I have no idea what they are about, but it doesn't matter. The album is a mood piece, pure and simple. I think that Dungen is the only band besides Sigur Ros that has made a dent in the rock music landscape in the US while not singing in English. This album was originally issued in 2004, but this particular 2005 reissue comes with bonus CD (5 tracks, 14 min.) that brings more of the same, just great.
Dungen is not the only band that 'specializes' in bringing the sounds of the late 60s into today's context. Another great example is White Magic, whose 2004 release "Through the Sun Door" is another stellar example of that. Check that out. And of course "Ta Det Lugnt" is equally highly recommended!
Psych out.......2006-02-27
And there isn't any better way to open than with "Panda," a sparkling rock song that is both infectiously catchy and wonderfully rockin'. That fuzzy, cycling guitar works very well with the colorful Hammond melodies; it takes that great rock vibe and makes it fun as well.
Unless you are (or speak) Swedish, you probably won't understand a word Gustav Estjes sings. But somehow that's okay. He and his band forge through more wild tunes, like the echoing "Gjort bort sig," some mellow folk-rock, sprawling experimental songs (which brought a morning meadow to mind), and the sizzling riffs of the title track.
Not that everything is straightforward rock'n'roll; at the halfway point, things get a bit weird. "Det du tänker idag är du i morgon" is a smooth, shimmering little pop song full of flute, drums and Hammond, and is probably one of the prettiest songs released in the past year. It's followed by a few ominous experimental songs and an epic folk ballad, before finally finishing with a blast of pure, wild psychrock.
This version also has a five-song EP attached to it, and which serves as a nice accompaniment to the album itself -- burbly experimental, sizzling rockers, and a sparkly little Sigur-Ros-like ballad. It's a nice addition, although not quite as moving as the main album.
Dungen was one of the unexpected underground hits of the year -- before "Ta Det Lungt," they weren't really known outside of Sweden. Thankfully, that has changed, because their third album puts them up in the ranking of appealing, enchanting music that happens to be fun from start to finish. You c
One of the greatest things about "Ta Det Lungt" is the giant mass of instrumentation, which is somehow squeezed into small songs. The fuzz guitar can explore the cascading riffs, while the drums can smash or shimmer. And there's flute, Hammond, violin and gentle acoustic guitar, making up a colorful musical quilt.
Gustav Estjes has a lovely voice, frankly. I don't understand a word of what he DOES sing, but his voice is pleasantly ordinary-sounding, but still able to soar. At times, he almost sounds like John Lennon. But his biggest skill is his ability to not be overpowered by (or overpower) the music -- he sounds like a natural part of it, as if he were another instrument.
Wonderfully weird, colorfully charming, "Ta Det Lungt" brought Dungen into the spotlight, which is where they deserve to be. Definitely one of the best albums of 2005.
Has John Lennon reincarnated as a Swede?.......2006-02-16
Sweetness from Sweden.......2005-11-26
I think that had I heard a release like this when I was still in high school and searching for something, anything different, I would have run the other way. Now that electronic music has been glitched to high-heaven and taken in 100s of directions and rock music has been distilled and re-distilled again, it's nice to hear something that sorta takes it back to the rocking basics and does so in a very, very good way. The opening track of "Panda" very well be an ode to the bear of the same name, but after opening with some rumbling drums and absolutely scorching riffs, I think that most people would throw their rock hands in the air and not even care. Overdriven guitars alternately squeal and space out and the drumming is spot on.
"Festival" opens with strummed acoustic guitars but soon launches into a heavy wall of layered guitars and another punishing rhythm section while "Du E För Fin För Mig" starts out with an aching string quartet before building into one of the most epic sing-along tracks I've heard this entire year. At well over 8 minutes, the track stretches out to a perfect length, lolling off into trippy sections while slowly adding layers and eventually turning into a thunderous rock stomper. Imagine Sigur Ros versus Beta Band versus classic psych rock all sung in Swedish and maybe you're getting somewhere close.
Really, Ta Det Lugnt is done so well that it's not just a disc that's going to only appeal to those with a retro achilles heel. The group touches on symphonic (see the aforementioned description), garage, indie, and even stadium rock in their genre-blending release. In just over 50 minutes, there's only a relative few moments that aren't that engaging, and they're offset with some of the more stunning psychedelic rock I've heard in awhile. Unlike some bands doing somewhat similar things, Dungen has also remembered that it's the hooks that really sell the release. With catchy riffs in just about every track, Ta Det Lugnt this is a hugely fun release that might make you do a double take on first listen, but will surely suck you in.
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The best album.......2005-10-08
This is just the mad best thing you'll ever hear. Buy it. What else are you buying. My Chemical Romance, The Killers, U2, Dave Matthews...wack. Don't hate, participate. Get this fools....
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ASIN: B0007ZEIUG Release Date: 2005-10-18 |
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- Stadsvandringar: Runt Och Tillbaka/gzlycka 1/Mitten Av ...
- Midsommarbongen: Samling/gzlycka 2/Alstermo Flygplats/Livet Som ...
- Lilla Ven: Det ta Och N/Dock Allere'n/Om Lilla ...
- Mitten Av Mars
- Du Och Jag
- Och du Frr Mig Varf..
- Tillsammans
- Klan Som Gror
Album Description
After gaining modest (if unanimous) acclaim for 2004's Ta Det Lungt, Swedish band Dungen's growing demand has led Subliminal Sounds to reissue their vinyl-only, limited-edition first record, a three-track disc of material recorded between 1999 and 2001, before the band's appeal breached Sweden's narrow borders. Whereas Ta Det Lungt revealed mastermind Gustav Ejstes as a pop songwriter of the first order, here he's a mad DJ let loose in the world's greatest classic radio station, spinning the dial each time his buzz wears off, landing each time on something new and weird and utterly wonderful. Subliminal. 2005.Album Details
Compilation of Early Material.
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ASIN: B000B7M8HU Release Date: 2005-10-04 |
Tracks:
- Stadsvandringar
- Har Du Vart' I Stockholm?
- Solen Stiger Upp Del 1 & Del 2
- Stock Och Sten
- Sol Och Regn
- Fest
- Natten Blir Dag
- Andra Sidan Sjon
- Stadsvandring Del 2
- Vem Vaktar Lejonen?
- Krona
Album Description
Rising from relative obscurity this past year, the story of Gustav Estjes and his Swedish psych-rock outfit has mushroomed in 2005 with the re-release of their album "Ta Det Lugnt" prompting their rise to buzz-band status and garnering wide critical and commercial acclaim. Now in the wake of the band's most extensive US tour ever, Astralwerks is pleased to offer the first ever US release of the band's acomplished 2002 album "Stadsvandringar" (City Walks), the first time the album has been released outside of Sweden.Customer Reviews:
A great album and..........2006-12-30
Through the Stadsvandringar.......2006-07-27
So his second album got rushed into US stores to help meet the demand -- "Stadsvandringar," another collection of bright, unique psych-folk that is nearly as good as the latest work. This brilliant little album proves that "Ta Det Lugnt" was definitely no fluke -- it was just sheer talent.
It's a little surprising when you first hear the opening title track, which sounds kind of... country-western. Fortunately by the time Ejstes starts crooning, the song has evened out into a steady, swirling little psych-pop song. It gets echoed abruptly in the middle of the album, in the a capella "Stadsvandring Del 2."
Estjes spends the rest of the album dabbling in all sorts of different styles, sometimes with more than one style per song. There's strummy folk with tambourines, a shimmering folk-prog song, delicate psychedelica, upbeat epics, sparkly little folk tunes, an ethereal instrumental with birds chirping in the background, and what sounds like dance music for hobbits in "Stock och sten."
Dungen is the sort of band that deserves its cult following -- not only does it make interesting music, but music that is delicious, complex and still very fun and catchy. A few songs on here don't quite fit -- "Vem vaktar lejonen?" is a bit too dark and rock-y -- but the overall effect is that of wild, colourful, childlike beauty.
And one of the best things about Dungen is the instrumentation. There's loads of it -- more acoustic guitar than fuzz, and kept relatively simple musically. To dress up the folky tunes, there's plenty of tambourines, sitar, flute, lute, violin, and big sweeps of Hammond. The guitars can ride out the tunes, while the drums can smash rock'n'roll style, or sink back to do tribal beats.
I don't speak a word of Swedish, and many of Dungen's American listeners don't either. But words aren't really needed here, with Estjes singing. His voice is pleasantly ordinary, but still able to jabber, sway and croon, and even sound a bit like John Lennon. And no matter how overwhelming the music, he manages to rise above it.
If this is the sort of music that comes out of Sweden, then other countries are missing a lot. "Stadsvandringar" is colourful and catchy, another delightful album by the talented Estjes.
Dungen. The bomb........2005-12-17
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Dungen
Manufacturer: Subliminal Sounds ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B0007VF2NW Release Date: 2005-04-05 |
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psychedelic overload rewards attentive listening.......2006-04-19
The opening suite, "Stadsvandringar", kicks off with reverse guitar and an extremely catchy vocal harmony (which was later reworked as the title track to their second album of the same name), then veers off into progressive rock, jazz, and folk, all within a 14 mintue time frame. The second suite, "Midsommerbongen", is mainly a sitar meditation that goes on longer than it should, but is not without its moments of intense, brain burning psychedelia. "Lilla V?nnen", the final suite, is the darkest of the three, and perhaps the best. Featuring a a flute line that would later appear on "Ta Det Lungt", and a hypnotic outro, it packs as much as possible into its 11 minute time frame and ends the album well.
For those who are new to Dungen, I would recommend starting with "Ta Det Lungt" before purchasing "1999-2001". Fans of "Ta Det Lungt", however, would do well by picking this album up, if only to see where Dungen got its start.
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From Where You Were to How You Got There
the sounds of kaleidoscope Manufacturer: hackshop records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock
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ASIN: B000AEX2W4 Release Date: 2005-08-02 |
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Two years in the making, the debut album from DC's (the sounds of) kaleidoscope more than delivers on the promise of the band's first two eps, weaving a more polished melodic finery into their beloved sheets of noise. For the uninitiated: "Imagine that Wire, post-'154', had not broken up but rather agreed to become a backing band for a coherent Syd Barrett and attempted to record pop music. If they gave it a good go it would have sounded something like this. The band combine[s] some of the mood and sound of early Pink Floyd with the minimalist guitar tones of Sonic Youth and Wire." -- The Official Fall WebsiteCustomer Reviews:
Layered, fuzzy neo-psych.......2006-05-21
a band a lot more people should know about.......2006-02-23
the sounds of kaleidescope have a sound that seems natural to them but that comes out sounding forced and contrived by bands with somewhat-similar stylings that are much more popular "nationally" (brmc anyone?).
please get in the van and hit the road.
TSOK Rocks!.......2005-07-27
heart, Ali
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Ta Det Lugnt
Dungen Manufacturer: Subliminal Sounds ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B0002N8LPQ Release Date: 2004-06-21 |
Tracks:
- Panda
- Gjort Bort Sig
- Festival
- Du E Fin Fig
- Ta Det Lugnt
- Det du Ter Idag du I Morgon
- Lejonet & Kulan
- Bortgl
- GlKonst Kommer Stundom yo Till Heders
- Lipsill
- Om du Vore en Vakthund
- Tack Ska Ni Ha
- Sluta F Efter
Album Description
The third and most astounding album from the young and talented Swedish multi-instrumentalist Gustav Ejstes aka Dungen. This is the long awaited follow up to his two previous highly acclaimed albums, and this recording showcases the ultimate Swedish psych/prog/pop/folk rock! Ta Det Lugnt is a beautiful, uncompromising, multifaceted musical trip straight into your head and deep out in the Swedish forests. It offers Dungens most exciting and adventurous recordings and features stunning musicianship, stellar vocals, Hammond B-3 organ, flute, violin, groovy bass, swinging drums, electric and acoustic guitars and screaming fuzz, spellbinding Swedish folk rock pop psych. Subliminal Sounds.Customer Reviews:
Turn On And Tune In.......2006-05-14
Swedish Psyche Rock has to be good right?.......2006-03-18
Its actually very simple. No need to name-drop 900 genres!.......2006-03-16
Into the Dungen.......2006-03-09
And there isn't any better way to open than with "Panda," a sparkling rock song that is both infectiously catchy and wonderfully rockin'. That fuzzy, cycling guitar works very well with the colorful Hammond melodies; it takes that great rock vibe and makes it fun as well.
Unless you are (or speak) Swedish, you probably won't understand a word Gustav Estjes sings. But somehow that's okay. He and his band forge through more wild tunes, like the echoing "Gjort bort sig," some mellow folk-rock, sprawling experimental songs (which brought a morning meadow to mind), and the sizzling riffs of the title track.
Not that everything is straightforward rock'n'roll; at the halfway point, things get a bit weird. "Det du tänker idag är du i morgon" is a smooth, shimmering little pop song full of flute, drums and Hammond, and is probably one of the prettiest songs released in the past year. It's followed by a few ominous experimental songs and an epic folk ballad, before finally finishing with a blast of pure, wild psychrock.
Dungen was one of the unexpected underground hits of the year -- before "Ta Det Lungt," they weren't really known outside of Sweden. Thankfully, that has changed, because their third album puts them up in the ranking of appealing, enchanting music that happens to be fun from start to finish. You c
One of the greatest things about "Ta Det Lungt" is the giant mass of instrumentation, which is somehow squeezed into small songs. The fuzz guitar can explore the cascading riffs, while the drums can smash or shimmer. And there's flute, Hammond, violin and gentle acoustic guitar, making up a colorful musical quilt.
Gustav Estjes has a lovely voice, frankly. I don't understand a word of what he DOES sing, but his voice is pleasantly ordinary-sounding, but still able to soar. At times, he almost sounds like John Lennon. But his biggest skill is his ability to not be overpowered by (or overpower) the music -- he sounds like a natural part of it, as if he were another instrument.
Wonderfully weird, colorfully charming, "Ta Det Lungt" brought Dungen into the spotlight, which is where they deserve to be. Definitely one of the best albums of 2005.
Another in a long series of great psychedelic albums from Sweden.......2005-12-23
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Paste Magazine Music Sampler #18
Death Cab for Cutie , David Gray , North Mississippi Allstars , Jerry Douglas with Allison Krauss , New Buffalo , My Morning Jacket , Clap you Hands Say yeah , Dungen , Broken Social Scenee , and The Like Manufacturer: paste ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana
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ASIN: B000P8JJ8G |
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1. Gideon - My Morning Jacket 2. In this Home on Ice - Clap Your Hands Say yeah 3. Soul Meets body - Death Cab for Cutie 4. the One I Love - David Gray 5. Waiting for Your Letter - Cary Brothers 6. Festival - Dungen 7. IBI Dreams of Pavement - Broken Social Scene 8. Moonshine - North Mississippi Allstars 9. Back in Love - Jerry Douglas featuring Allison Krauss 10. Twice - Leo Kottke and Mike Gordon 1. Who Discovered America - Ozomatti 12. Your Move - blackalicious 13. What I Say and what I Mean - the Like 14. Crosses - Jose Gonzalez 15. Be True - Carrie Newcomer 16. Scream - Sarah Bettens 17. Stoned - Lewis Taylor 18. Who Stole My Radio - Shemekia Copeland 19. the Bottle Always Brings Me Down - Shawn Amos 20. Recovery - New Buffalo 21. A Front Row Seat to Hear Ole Johnny Sing - Shel Silverstein
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Tio Bitar
Dungen Manufacturer: Subliminal Sounds ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000O59YLW Release Date: 2007-04-23 |
Tracks:
- Intro
- Familj
- Get Nu
- C Visar Vn
- Ska Inte Tro Alt Det Ordnar Sig
- Mon Amour
- Slev Det Best
- Ett SkAtl Trivas
- Svart Himlen
- En G I Kom Det en T
Album Description
On Dungen's new album, Tio Bitar, you hear a band that's positively recharged itself after riding the waves of below-ground press hype & world exposure following the release of their third record - a latter-day classic, Ta Det Lugnt. Gustav Ejstes, Dungen's founder and principal member, made the new album - his fourth, a sweeping, surprising display of psychedelic rock, presented with a bright, avid confidence largely by himself once again. Gustav wrote the songs, and played most of the instruments on his own, with assistance on guitar from Reine Fiske, whose sensibly expressive soloing follows the path of Swedish psychedelic guitar greats.The character of these songs suggests a new, unburdened direction for the belabored concept of jamming, one that hems in the melodies, borrowing some of their phrasings but spinning off into lucid counterpart, all anchored by the bass, drums, and organ. When vocals as before, sung entirely in Swedish or a flute appear, they're diverging out to a third melody, still safely within the frame, in tune with each part.Album Details
The Swedish Psychedelic Rockers have Grown at an Alarming Rate, from a Cult Studio Project Into a Worldwide Musical Phenomenon. And on "Tio Bitar", You Can Hear the End Results of an Outpouring of Success and Support - One which Has, for Once, Inspired the Creative Processes at Hand to Make Something Wholly New and Original, Yet Remaining Within the Same Sphere of Emotions that Fostered Dungen's Three Previous Albums.
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Pomona Pimpin
Clue Dog, Doc Holiday Suga Free Manufacturer: dungen recordz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000CAGTTO Release Date: 2003-11-25 |
Tracks:
- Sh*t Aint Fo Free
- Ya Aint F*ckin Wit Us
- Crackin Whipz-N-Poppin Collar Bones
- Whats a Pimp Machine
- Pimp Machine
- Wonder Wonder
- White Bitch
- Mans Best Friend
- I.D. Crisis
- Cali Pimpin
- Pomona
- Leons Life
- Uncle Robert Leon
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- Echobrain [Import]
- Essra [Import]
- Essra Mohawk [Import]
- Extreme Burkake
- Four on the Floor [Import]
- Glass Houses [Enhanced]
- Golden Oldies, Vol. 2
- Have Myself a Ball
- Headzcleaner [Import]
- Heart of Rock
