TIO BITAR - DUNGEN
Swedish rock outfit Dungen returns with more fuzz-out psychedelic flair on its latest effort, “Tio Bitar” (”Ten Pieces”). Like on 2004’s breakthrough “Ta Det Lugnt,” mastermind Gustav Ejstes puts his multi-instrumental and production skills to work. The melodic “Familj” is laced with breezy organ and light drum fills. “Du Ska Inte Tro Att Det Ordnar Sig” and “Mon Amour” likewise boast catchy, all Swedish-sung harmonies, with the latter, which clocks in at almost nine minutes, sprawling into a wash of guitar feedback. Although the arrangements remain impressive, there are moments when it feels as though Dungen should stick with a quicker pace, particularly on the instrumental “Caroline Visar Vagen” and “En Gang I Ar Kom Det En Tar.” The alternating tempo of “Svart Ar Himlen” works well though, with its bouncy, raw guitar stretched between subtler bursts of flute and piano.(Kemado Records) Billboard
