Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Eva & The Heartmaker - Let's Keep This Up Forever

Ah! Norwegian rock! Wait. Pop! How about pop rock? Pop rocks? Mm! If Eva and The Heartmaker are as good as pop rocks, then you can expect good things from them! I'm going to go so far as to say they are! This Norwegian Duo's new release has spread globally thanks to the hit single Superhero, which is a peppy and catchy tune. Most of the songs on this disc are, as a matter of fact.
This shows that E & the H follow a philosophy I like. Do something, and do it well. They are not making groundbreaking music, nor are they pushing the envelope in any way. Instead, they are taking Eva's great voice, and adding it to some strong guitar and drums (what did you expect, a zither?) to make some to tapping music.
This is one of those discs that you won't even realize you have listened to once it's over. The music sort of glides through you, without imposing. It doesn't demand to be noticed, it merely makes itself comfortable and works its way around you. It's like walking outside on a sunny day. The sun feels good, but you don't always pay attention to it. For a moment, you bask in it, and then you go about your business. This disc is much the same way. It grabs your attention, and then it does its thing while you do yours.
All in all, I'd say this would be a solid addition, with my favorite tracks being Superhero, Please!, Mississippi, and Life Still Goes On.

Give it a listen! I'm going to listen to it again, while giving a rating of 5 out of 7 partially licked pop rocks.

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