Blog: The Needle Drop

MP3: Peter Bjorn and John- "Inland Empire"

It sounds like the Swedish rock trio is hanging up its structured pop sensibilities for a more linear and instrumental approach. Actually, to say they're turning in the direction of instrumental music isn't enough to describe the situation accurately. The band's upcoming LP, Seaside Rock , is supposed to be instrumental from beginning to end. This MP3 comes from the upcoming album, and it's a tension-building four minutes. If it weren't for the short drum machine bursts, it would be easy to claim this track came from some obscure 70s funk 45. This track's linear [...]
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