The Garlands are the sort of twee pop outfit that Sweden does so well. Led by the king of lo-fi Roger Gunnarsson (see also Nixon) they inhabit that tiny corner of the indie universe where thick rimmed glasses and hairclips rank higher in the evolutionary chain than socks. The Garlands follow a grand tradition as espoused by Sarah Records and bands such as Heavenly where despite a tinny presentation there lays a really pretty song at its kernel. The whole thing is effortlessly dispatched by Christin Wolderth who’s note perfect twee tones are like manna for fans of the genre. KD
The Garlands – David
More Info: Official & Myspace
Buy Songs: The Garlands
Year: 2008
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