Makthaverskan - Makthaverskan III (Oxblood & Baby Blue Vinyl)

Makthaverskan - Makthaverskan III (Oxblood & Baby Blue Vinyl)For their latest release Ill, Gothenburgs Makthaverskan push the boundaries of the punk inspired dream pop theyve masterfully executed for years. While they have always offered a staggering and complex contrast in their songs, the bands ability to join beauty and vitriol into an unforgettable union is pushed farther than ever before. Merging the lighthearted melody of dreamy indie pop with an undeniable post punk influence, songs like opener Vienna

Rolling Stone

He whoops and croons

and an even wilder new direction

A band whose reach goes far beyond just influencing music is back

and giving back a little grace and care

It was initially released in 1981

but dispassionate

Originally released 28th April 1997 via Duophonic Super 45s

overdubs and cut vocals for 12 hours a day

with two of the most respected and innovative acts of their generation truly collaborating to create something new

stepping out of the muted shadows to bellow and wail like some wild hybrid of PJ Harvey and Emmylou Harris on a rocking track like "Forgiven/Forgotten" or the more country-seeped "Hi-Five

These tracks are equally worthy of processing heart break