While the core elements of these songs will be plenty familiar to longtime fans, the band manages to tweak the. Elin almered and johan duncanson formed a prototypical vers. Watch the video for strange things will happen from the radio dept. Lesser matters is the debut studio album by swedish indie pop band the radio dept.
With no previous knowledge of swedens the radio dept, i bought their album lesser matters after sampling the first 3 songs at a with no previous knowledge of swedens the radio dept, i bought their album lesser matters after sampling the first 3 songs at a listening station. Lesser matters, an album by the radio dept released 24 february 2003 on labrador catalog no. Johan had just recorded a bunch of songs that impressed martin and having made sporadic home recordings together every once in a while since the winter of 19981999 they now wanted. Oct 21, 2016 lesser matters is the debut studio album by swedish indie pop band the radio dept. The band opted instead for digital assistance with regards to drums. The brainchild of swedish duo martin larsson and johan duncanson who are the core of the radio dept.
Per blomgren, drummer, left the band before the release of lesser matters. In the fall of 2001 johan duncanson and martin larsson now carlberg decided to pull some people together and start a band. Today was a pretty day no disappointments no expectations on your whereabouts and oh, did i let you go. The hives, the raveonettes and royksopp are but three that have made it, but in the radio dept comes another challenger. Sounding like it was recorded in a world where four tracks are the most heavenly of all creations, the record gently fizzes along on a. It has been one of my best music purchases in recent memory. It ranked number nine on nmes list of the 50 best albums of 2004. Strange things will happen tfios soundtrack youtube kodaline all i want part 1 duration. Download lesser matters by the radio dept at juno download. The first labrador vinyl issue of lesser matters released at the same time as the cd has no identifiers at all. Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music of lesser matters 2003 by the radio dept. The bands debut album lesser matters 2003 was well received by the music press, scoring 10 out of 10 in the nme. More raw and driving than their later works, this lp is a luscious entry in the shoegaze genre. This is the official facebook page for swedish pop group the radio dept.
Lesser matters too soon, where damage isnt already done and more. Lesser matters is a phenomenal first effort by the radio dept. Jan 27, 2018 originally released mar 4, 2003 includes unlimited streaming of lesser matters via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. It was released on 4 march 2003 by labrador records. Lesser matters is the 2003 debut of swedish pop group the radio dept. Since their acclaimed debut, 2003s lesser matters, swedens the radio dept. I read that the album artwork was updated for this release, im not exactly sure how though. Its also the first physical release the label just so the audio has been gently remastered and the cover got a little makeover as well.
The bands name and the album title dont appear on the front cover. The album crystallizes and perfects a certain strain of. Founded by joseph marro in 2017, it has developed into a small collective, comprised entirely of artists turned managers. Pet grief, their 2006 followup, moved into a cleaner production aesthetic and began leaning more toward an indieelectronic backbone. It was released on 4 march 2003 by labrador records the songs keen on boys and pulling our weight were featured in sofia coppolas marie antoinette. Yes, they make really good relaxing music, nostalgic and happy too. With their debut fulllength, 2003s lesser matters, the radio dept. Here you can find radio dept resplandor shared files. They began creating records on the home made slottet label in 1995 and have since been producing indie pop records through labrador. It is named after the album lesser matters by the radio dept. It was released on 4 march 2003 by labrador records the songs keen on boys and pulling our weight were featured in sofia coppolas marie antoinette, also appearing on the soundtrack to the film.
According to their website, the band decided to use digital drum tracks and stated that for. And trust me when i say that the swedes definitely are ahead of the music game. It found its way in a couple of top 10 lists and shit. They have released four full length albums, and a series of singles and eps. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Original band member, elin almered, left the band before the recording of the radio dept. Albums similar to lesser matters by the radio dept. Against the tide, where damage isnt already done and finally keen on boys, which sofia coppola used in her movie, marie antoinette. Lesser matters 2003 pet grief 2006 clinging to a scheme 2010. The hives, the raveonettes and royksopp are but three that have made it, but in the radio dept comes another challenger already the darlings of their home, sweden, and bolstered by the confidence this have given them, the radio dept are now looking to export their lofi indie. Already dead so kill my head theres a sun in his eyes it wont go away im already dead why is it i. Lesser matters is their debut album that they released back in 03 to pretty good acclaim. I only have an older cd copy to compare to, which obviously isnt ideal.
The album crystallizes and perfects a certain strain of understated. Oct 28, 2016 since their acclaimed debut, 2003s lesser matters, swedens the radio dept. Of late the scandinavian music scene has exploded in the uk and is now firmly flying high. Its mainly curated by fans with the occasional input from the band and labrador. The radio dept too soon and where damage isnt already done duration. The songs keen on boys and pulling our weight were featured in sofia coppolas marie antoinette, also appearing on the soundtrack to the film. The album became an underground success both in sweden and internationally. Already the darlings of their home, sweden, and bolstered by the confidence this have given them, the radio dept are now looking to export their lofi indie sound and take on the world with guitars, an electric drumkit, and a.
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