It is rather funny sometimes how our preconceived notions can deceive us. Lars Ludvig Lofgren almost fell through my fingers into the abyss of CDs I refuse to listen to due to a name that I incorrectly assumed HAD to make them an awful death metal band from somewhere in Nazi, Germany. However, it would seem that Lars’ actual sound is more like a punk version of The Raveonettes than Rammstein. 
I thank god for that and should you too. Because in all honesty, this band is worth a listen or twelve. Heterochromia, Lars Ludvig Lofgen’s latest effort is actually rather infectious. Their songs’ structure keep the listener interested with just enough catch to leave you caught up and shifting your body in time with the beat. Driving guitar riffs in tracks such as “It’s Ridiculous” or “Tiger In My Tank” remind me of better days when The Lemonheads and The Replacements ruled the world.
In my book, that sound is welcome to swing by anytime. Hell, it doesn’t even have to call ahead to make sure I’m free.
But, Lars Ludvig Lofgren doesn’t stop at simply sampling the 90’s signature sound. I can hear the Pixies, The Beatles and The Pretenders in their sound as well. Collecting these dated, throwback sounds that are rather popular in indie bands these days, Lars Ludvig Lofgren would be the perfect choice for a 2010 sock hop, should someone decide to throw one. Seriously, picture it: prom queens in poodle skirts skanking to the catchy hooks of peppy numbers like “Canadian Maple Leafs” and “Candy Rome.” They wait patiently near the vodka-spiked punch bowl, waiting for their steady to ask them to slow dance to “Across Your House,” before sneaking away to fuck in the backseat of the car at Lover’s Point, while “Round Your Heart” blares from the radio. An album like this would make James Dean proud
Track Listing:
- 1. Canadian Maple Leafs
2. Across Your House
3. Round Your Heart
4. Candy Rome
5. Give The Dog A Bone
6. Opportunity Knocks
7. It’s Ridiculous
8. Hope You’re Thinking Of Me
9. We Always Knew
10. Tiger In My Tank
11. My Kid Could Paint That
I am offended as a German, a death metal fan, and a Rammstein fan.
But seriously…nice review, I’d very much like to hear this.
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You can order Heterochromia here: http://www.haleri.se
Thanks for a fantastic review!
So true, couldn´t put it better myself.
I keep listening to it all the time and it still grows on me