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To Johnny and others who offered up LZIII (my favourite LZ album) as an answer to my query, yes, that is most likely and was the first thing I thought of when I heard the beginnings of Laird of Heimly. And I had a similar reaction when I heard Bed of Roses, and indeed also thought of T.Rex (as mentioned by another observer up the thread). But something else is niggling away at me. I think I’ll pop LZIII on and see if anything specific leaps out.
So far, so good. I’ve only listened to the first disc (the first seven tracks) so far, but I have given it about four “spins” and I love it. Not a duff song on it – though I find The Comeback doesn’t do it for me quite like the rest of these first seven songs. Balthazaar is easily my standout favourite – strewn with Snah’s typically wonky mannerisms, especially the keys, but fantastically kept in the addictive groove by Bent and Ingvald. Can’t wait to hear this live. Bed of Roses, which I love, really reminds me of someone (esp. the vocals), but I just can’t put my finger on it. Anyone else? Like others who have commented above, Stanley has grown on me massively in the context of the album. And although I keep waiting for Snah to explode on Lucifer, the restrained guitar lead does help keep that track on course (not that veering off course isn’t welcome, or beyond this band). I wonder if this lead was Bent – it doesn’t really sound like Snah’s style of playing to me.
I have a feeling it’ll be a couple of days yet before I venture onto disc 2 – I’m just so entranced by disc 1!
Kanaan and Ævestaden – Langt, langt vekk
I just became aware of this album by Kanaan and Ævestaden. A beautiful heady mix of trad. and modern folk combined with a psych-jazz-stoner fusion.
@punknotyet Agreed. Child of the Future! Pleeeeaaaaase.
@nicoot – ha ha! I already have my eurostar train booked, leaving Brussels on the 2nd. In any case, I’m not even sure I’ll handle three shows in three nights. Four in four just might send me over the edge!
I’m looking at another excursion from the UK, this time to Amsterdam, Nijmegen, and Leuven. Hope to see some of you there!
Now that we have a new thread, I’d like to point out again that I know a promoter in London who would be interested to chat with the band about trying to sort out London dates – for this tour or future ones. But I have no way of contacting the band and don’t want to post my friend’s email here. If anyone knows how to bring them together, DM me at jyotipunj at hotmail dot com.
I know a London promoter who has said to me today that he’d be open to talking with Motorpsycho, if they’re interested to have a chat about a possible London date. Two festivals happening in May that could be good fits include Desertfest (though I’m not sure the dates [16-18 May] would actually work out as the band already have shows on 16th and 17th) and Portals (24-25 May). In any case, if someone could help me get my friend’s email to the band, please let me know how.
@Emily Grimes – Many thanks. Great setlist! Bandha followed by The Bonfire, The Sun must’ve been epic!
@bernie – I think I love you
@boomer – sounds amazing. I’m glad you had a great show. No doubt a setlist will appear somewhere, some time.
I really wish I could have come to Leuven for this. Møster! have made, and continue to make, music that appeals to me on a number of levels. The new album, Springs (certainly one of my albums of the year), is superb and I expect the shows will be memorable. I’m interested to learn what the setlists are and to hear any recordings that surface. To all those who are going to see them … Have fun!
