A Fine Mess
Posts tagged Rumskib
Crime Waves
Jan 30th
~ Rumskib – “Think Eyes Away” ~
When I reviewed their album (here) I described Rumskib as a harsher version of Cocteau Twins, which very much goes for this song. Sharp shoegaze with pretty female vocals that has a bit of an 80s feel to it. I decided to rec it while listening to it when out for a walk the other day, but my enjoyment was rudely interrupted by a bunch of hollering 14-year old boys. So if you’re a 14-year old boy, you’re not allowed to download this.
~ Here We Go Magic – “Fangela” ~
I.Love.Everything.About.This.Song. It sounds so familiar yet I’ve only been listened to it for a short while. A really cute, kind of psychedelic song with hand claps and all. Is Fangela supposed to be a name? Because I’m picturing it as the Fraggle version of Angela. You do remember The Fraggles, right!?
~ Bella – “No One Will Know” ~
Sweet indie-pop flavoured with some electronica. A lovely tune that you’ll want to hear over and over once you realize how awesome it is. Which is about when the extra vocals come in during the chorus towards the middle and end. Then you’ll press repeat. Oh, yes you will.
~ Baby Panda – “Love Can’t Touch You Now” ~
More shoegaze, although this is much more organic (and post-rock) than the Rumskib track. Just a really good song, alluring even, with its many layers. And the band gets extra points in my book for having such a cute name. I love pandas, OK?
~ Low Motion Disco – “Things Are Gonna Get Easier” ~
Beautiful chill out track. Listen to this when you’re feeling troubled and your burden with lighten, at least during the 6 minutes and 16 seconds it plays. Named as one of the top 100 tracks of 2008 by Pitchfork. Not that that matters.
Rumskib
Dec 21st
I seem to be on a shoegaze high lately. I just can’t get enough and there are so many bands I want to write about. Denmark’s Rumskib make a fine first choice though.
Originally a duo, Rumskib got its start in 2001 when formed by Keith and Tine Louise with the aim to merge dream pop together with shoegaze. In 2006 the band expanded as Boe, Rune and Kristian joined the live performances and a year later the self-titled debut was released.
Consisting of Tina Louise’s fair voice, screeching guitars, distorted soundframes and irresistible melodies, Rumskib’s first album has quickly become a personal favorite of mine. They’re like a harsher version of Cocteau Twins (although they have their own soft moments as well).
The band are currently working on their second album as well as on a shoegaze compilation where they will be covering Slowdive’s song “Shine”. Founding member Keith Canisius also has a solo album out, titled Ferris Wheel Makeout which sounds very promising.
~ “Springtime”, “This Crucial Love Game” ~
