Blog: Esoteric Mumblings

Song recommendations: Kings of Convenience - Boat Behind Kings of Convenience - Mrs. Cold (listen on Myspace ) Mellow and quiet Norwegian acoustic guitar duo Kings of Convenience became a surprise hit wide beyond Norway's borders with the beautiful debut album Quiet Is The New Loud in 2001. They are often compared to Simon & Garfunkel, but I personally believe their guitar technique exceeds the 60s duo by far, and their frank, melancholic and smart lyrics move me more than S&G's poetry manages to on its very best. The [...]