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They must be putting something in the water in Sweden. After years of enduring a musical drought, they've come up with some of the most inspired acts the UK charts have seen in years. First there were the Cardigans and the Wannadies. And then, almost simultaneously, appeared Kent and the Motorhomes. All have more than their nationality in common; they love big guitars, haunting melodies and ethereal vocals that drip with emotion. The Motorhomes in particular favour the epic guitars and soaring vocals that were the hallmark of sophisticated Britpop, sounding more than a touch like the suited gods of indie, Gene. The difference fo
They must be putting something in the water in Sweden. After years of enduring a musical drought, they've come up with some of the most inspired acts the UK charts have seen in years. First there were the Cardigans and the Wannadies. And then, almost simultaneously, appeared Kent and the Motorhomes. All have more than their nationality in common; they love big guitars, haunting melodies and ethereal vocals that drip with emotion. The Motorhomes in particular favour the epic guitars and soaring vocals that were the hallmark of sophisticated Britpop, sounding more than a touch like the suited gods of indie, Gene. The difference for the Motorhomes is that they succeed in finishing what Gene & Co. started, the maturing of indie rock, lifting it out of shoe-gazing miserable zone, smoothing out the rough edges and giving it a future. "For Tomorrow" and "Heaven Sent" are prime examples of what Britpop could have become had it survived the dance age: pop with style, grace, integrity and loud guitars. As it is, Songs For Me (And My Baby) is a staggering debut that will outlive any fashion fad music can throw at it. --Dan Gennoe
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Manufacturer: Epic
Release date: 12 June 2000
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 5099749456624 UPC: 5099749456624
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