MP3: Superfamily - Warszawa
October's Record Club selection: Superfamily - Warszawa
No surprise really, especially since I've been touting these guys ever since I first stumbled across their amazing videos. Simply put: this is probably the best Norwegian indierock band around right now and this album is simply fantastic. Listen to the title track and third single (or watch the video) and I think you'll understand what I mean. Richly melodic and maybe a bit affected, but always imbued with a sense of joy. That's actually what I like best about the band - they appear to take immense pleasure in their art and it permeates everything they do. No scowls, just smiles. You might detect a slight Hall & Oates influence, but despite the cheeseball keyboard sound, I don't think it's being played up for irony. Good songs remain good songs despite bad hair and silly moustaches. In fact, I heard a Hall & Oates tune while out shopping yesterday ("You make my dreams") and it gave me that same happy feeling. What's not to like?
Superfamily - Warszawa