Swap a CD: 15 Recently Posted CDs in Scandinavia

Komeda - What Makes It Go

Komeda — 2013-05-21T16:27:34-05:00

Sondre Lerche - Two Way Monologue

Sondre Lerche — 2013-05-19T20:23:24-05:00

The follow up to the critically-acclaimed 'Faces Down', Sondre Lerche's second album is a tour-de-force of soaring pop melodies and rich technicolor arrangements. The 21-year old Bergen, Norway native recalls artists like Jeff Buckley, Elvis Costello, Beck, Brian Wilson, Rufus Wainwright, Burt Bacharach and Cole Porter. From the fragile acoustics of ?It?s Too Late? to the symphonic variations of the title track, from the no depression lilt of ?Stupid Memory? to the uplifting pop of ?On The Tower?, this is an album of breath-taking diversity and imagination.

Hives - Barely Legal (Reis)

Hives — 2013-05-17T20:43:40-05:00

Temporarily unavailable in the US. Originally released in 1997. 14 tracks from the 'very cool' Swedish 5 piece outfit.

Him - Dark Light

Him — 2013-05-04T11:27:42-05:00

After conquering the rest of the world with chart-topping albums and sold-out tours, Finland's HIM (His Infernal Majesty) makes its U.S. debut with Dark Light. A Scandinavian rock icon, HIM enjoys more than a mere buzz overseas. It's a frenzy. Haunting, gothic, rocking, beautiful and melodic-produced by Tim Palmer (Robert Plant, U2) with the band recording for the first time in the U.S.-Dark Light opens the eyes of America to HIM. To unveil the incredible artwork, the regular edition will have printed shrinkwrap, while the Limited Edition will have an O-card, and features the bonus track "The Cage."

Abba - Gold-Greatest Hits

Abba — 2013-04-25T00:55:05-05:00

ABBA: Bjorn Ulvaeus (vocals, guitar); Benny Andersson (vocals, keyboards); Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Agnetha Faltskog (vocals). Producers: Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus. Compilation producer: Chris Griffin. Includes liner notes by John Tobler. Digitally remastered by Michael B. Tretow (Polar Studios). In seemingly random; which is to say, it contains nineteen of the most delectable pop productions of the '70s and early '80s. "Dancing Queen," "Waterloo," "Knowing Me, Knowing You" and the other landmarks of upbeat melancholy are complex concoctions--all layered harmonies and brilliant keyboard arrangements. These songs don't easily fit into any pop timeline, which may be why Abba received much of their acclaim long after breaking up. What may have seemed like Euro-pop fluff in its day, has been revealed by time to be truly classic studio pop. The Swedish band's songs had show-tune and '60s-pop roots, skirted around the edge of disco, and were an unspoken influence on new wave. Without them, Madonna's very existence would be highly unlikely. With its Latin beat and gospel harmonies, "Lay Your Love All Over Me," one of the five songs here that didn't chart in the U.S., sounds like the very source of "Like A Prayer." Like Madonna, Abba had a grandiose vision of pop's place in the world--"who could live without it, I ask in all honesty," is how they put it in "Thank You For The Music," their Broadway-like farewell gesture. Hearing these singles, its hard to imagine anyone ever did. Digitally remastered edition of the original collection released in 1982. 'Gold' features nine number one singles & is the definitive Abba album to own. Universal. 2006

Sophie Zelmani - Precious Burden

Sophie Zelmani — 2013-04-18T23:07:20-05:00

Sophomore Album from the Talented Singer Songwriter that Carries on the Promise Delivered from her Acclaimed Debut.

Abba - Mas Oro

Abba — 2013-04-17T12:52:17-05:00

Liechtenstein - Survival Strategies in a Modern World

Liechtenstein — 2013-04-08T22:11:57-05:00

2009 mini album from the all girl Swedish trio. Liechtenstein is about to become the band that every indie kid's younger sister wishes she had started. Making a splash on the international Indie Pop scene with two hard-to-find but attention grabbing singles, the Swedish trio will make waves with their unique take on the girl-group Post-Punk sound of early '80s groups like The Au Pairs and Kleenex.

Darude - Before the Storm

Darude — 2013-04-04T00:06:31-05:00

Debut album from Finnish artist whose lead single, 'Sandstorm', has become an international smash. Also includes the follow-up single 'Feel the Beat'. 11 tracks, including two remixes by JS16 of the two singles. 2001 release.

Caliban - Caliban

Caliban — 2013-04-03T23:20:40-05:00

So the record's a mix of stuff," Lief offers. "I sing one song, 'Jeg Lagde Meg Sa Silde', in my native Norwegian language. It's an old 16th century ballad I've known for many years, which I rearranged for this recording. It's a diversity of ethnic roots really, because we've got everything from a Scottish march, to Irish reels, dance tunes. We've got a Norwegian song, a British murder ballad done acappella, and then we've got some contemporary songs, so it's definitely a cross-section."

Mando Diao - Ode to Ochrasy

Mando Diao — 2013-03-23T17:55:11-05:00

Johan - Johan

Johan — 2013-03-14T23:21:53-05:00

Old Mans Child - Vermin

Old Man's Child — 2013-03-08T11:10:33-05:00

Norway's Old Man's Child is fronted by DIMMU BORGIR member Galder. You've been waiting over 2 years for this black metal masterpiece!!

Shout Out Louds - Tonight I Have to Leave It

Shout Out Louds — 2013-03-02T13:03:20-05:00

Shout Out Louds - Impossible

Shout Out Louds — 2013-03-02T13:03:20-05:00

The second single from "Our Ill Wills", the Merge debut full-length from Stockholm's Shout Out Louds. Contains a video for the title track, directed by the band's bassist, Ted Malmros (who won a Swedish Grammy for Best Video for Peter, Bjorn & John's video "Young Folks"), two remixes, a live recording of "Hard Rain", and a non-LP b-side. This is a fantastic reminder of the beauty and grandeur of this group's brand of Swedish pop.