MP3: Montt Mardié - Birthday boy (drama)
Montt Mardié, aka David Pagmar, has got high aspirations. Normally, I'm not one to go for his style of kitschy soul-pop, but I respect the man for trying and I actually think he's finally managed to acheive the sound he's been reaching for with the new double album "Clocks/Pretender". That's kind of been my thing about a lot of the bands on Hybris - I might not be totally into what they're doing, but I still have deep respect for the lot of 'em. Hybris stands for more than music and that's why they are one of Sweden's best indie labels.
The latest addition to Montt Mardié's "Drama" series "Birthday boy" is especially pleasing, partially because it's already familiar, but also because it ups the ante on the original formula with strings and a full horn section. This is the kind of record that David's been hoping to make from the beginning. Or maybe he'll achieve that with the upcoming live record he just did the other day? Regardless, it's great to see an artist be allowed to indulge themselves so freely. I might not love every song, but it's growing on me.
Montt Mardié - Birthday boy (drama)