Fri, 17 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0800

I really don't know much about Seamonster¹ at all. The Huskvarna, Sweden-based duo started around '97 and put out a few records before dissolving in 2004 or thereabouts and then the two of them (Mustafa Knastr and Kompjotr Eplektrika) each began creating music on their own. I don't think I would've ever bothered seeking them out if it wasn't for the recommendation of a friend who considers them to be one of Sweden's greatest hidden musical treasures. It's certainly surprising that a band this goods perseveres for so long with barely any recognition. I suspect that's partially because they were a bit too early for their own good. I don't think that their style of spaced-out instrumental post-rock had really caught on much back when this particular track was released in '99. Most people probably didn't even know what "post-rock" meant. Not that everyone understands it now, but I think the label's implication is accepted in much wider cirlces. People will nod and pretend like they know - always a winning strategy. But are they really one of Sweden's best undiscovered acts? Listen for yourself.

MP3: Seamonster¹ - The second generation defunctioned technology for the sound industry

Fri, 17 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0800

I really don't know much about Seamonster¹ at all. The Huskvarna, Sweden-based duo started around '97 and put out a few records before dissolving in 2004 or thereabouts and then the two of them (Mustafa Knastr and Kompjotr Eplektrika) each began creating music on their own. I don't think I would've ever bothered seeking them out if it wasn't for the recommendation of a friend who considers them to be one of Sweden's greatest hidden musical treasures. It's certainly surprising that a band this goods perseveres for so long with barely any recognition. I suspect that's partially because they were a bit too early for their own good. I don't think that their style of spaced-out instrumental post-rock had really caught on much back when this particular track was released in '99. Most people probably didn't even know what "post-rock" meant. Not that everyone understands it now, but I think the label's implication is accepted in much wider circles. People will nod and pretend like they know - always a winning strategy. But are they really one of Sweden's best undiscovered acts? Listen for yourself.

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MP3: Seamonster¹ - The second generation defunctioned technology for the sound industry