DINA ÖGON
DINA ÖGON (PLAYGROUND MUSIC)
Yellow vinyl. Let us introduce you to Dina Ögon and their self-titled debut album. A collection of musical fantasies, permeated by an irresistible feel.
Ahnlund is an instrument of vocals, and together with the band they reach new levels of groove.
Dina Ögon take you with them in a Cadillac going 40 mph straight toward the summer night sun.
You will not have heard anything like it in a very long time. The band are experts at what they do.
They do their thing, no messing around. They glue it together. One of them thinks nice shoes are important, another one thinks of gasoline and leather.
Not as in black, studded leather, but rather soft, bright leather with a flowery, wood-like scent, and gasoline in a nice-looking bottle.
No scent. They put a piece of themselves in good company into it. Reflections and thoughts.
Ambition and curiosity. The lyrics and the music are for all people of every era. For your eyes, for all of us, we who are one with each other.
For those who never take responsibility and for those who take too much. A lovechild of Fleetwood Mac, Khruangbin, obscure Motown singles and hip-hop duo Eric B & Rakim, seasoned with a bit of Stevie Wonder, Elis Regina and Ted Gärdestad.
The mixture of influences - from psychedelic rock to glittery pop, and onwards to funky soul - says something about the band's base.
Check out the album's closing track "Ficktjuven" for a clear example. Psychedelic and playful with choirs you could never have imagined.