This is the official facebook page for swedish pop group the radio dept. After a few eps, the bands debut album lesser matters was released in january 2003 to much critical acclaim. The album crystallizes and perfects a certain strain of understated. Albums include lesser matters, clinging to a scheme, and pet grief. It ranked number nine on nmes list of the 50 best albums of 2004. Watch the video for strange things will happen from the radio dept. Against the tide, where damage isnt already done and finally keen on boys. Here you can find radio dept resplandor shared files. Today was a pretty day no disappointments no expectations on your whereabouts and oh, did i let you go. The buzz that slowly grew to give the band worldwide recognition came with a little help from xl recordings who released. Strange things will happen youtube i dont like it like this duration. Lesser matters 2003 pet grief 2006 clinging to a scheme 2010. Its also the first physical release the label just so the audio has been gently remastered and the cover got a little makeover as well. The bands debut album lesser matters 2003 was well received by the music press, scoring 10 out of 10 in the nme.
Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music of lesser matters 2003 by the radio dept. It found its way in a couple of top 10 lists and shit. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. And trust me when i say that the swedes definitely are ahead of the music game. It was released on 4 march 2003 by labrador records. Lesser matters too soon, where damage isnt already done and more.
The brainchild of swedish duo martin larsson and johan duncanson who are the core of the radio dept. While the core elements of these songs will be plenty familiar to longtime fans, the band manages to tweak the. Lesser matters is a phenomenal first effort by the radio dept. Of late the scandinavian music scene has exploded in the uk and is now firmly flying high. Martin larsson and johan duncanson formed this swedish group back in 1998. Pet grief, their 2006 followup, moved into a cleaner production aesthetic and began leaning more toward an indieelectronic backbone. Lesser matters too soon, where damage isnt already.
Lesser matters is the 2003 debut of swedish pop group the radio dept. The album became an underground success both in sweden and internationally. The latest from swedish indiepop stalwarts the radio dept. According to their website, the band decided to use digital drum tracks and stated that for. Print and download strange things will happen sheet music by the radio dept sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar in c major. They began creating records on the home made slottet label in 1995 and have since been producing indie pop records through labrador. Click image to enlarge and download please be patient, large images. Albuminformatie voor lesser matters van the radio dept. The songs keen on boys and pulling our weight were featured in sofia coppolas marie antoinette, also appearing on the soundtrack to the film. Lesser matters is their debut album that they released back in 03 to pretty good acclaim. The hives, the raveonettes and royksopp are but three that have made it, but in the radio dept comes another challenger already the darlings of their home, sweden, and bolstered by the confidence this have given them, the radio dept are now looking to export their lofi indie sound and take on the.
Its mainly curated by fans with the occasional input from the band and labrador. Elin almered and johan duncanson formed a prototypical version of the group in lund, sweden, in 1995 while they were in high school, naming. Already the darlings of their home, sweden, and bolstered by the confidence this have given them, the radio dept are now looking to export their lofi indie sound and take on the world with guitars, an electric drumkit, and a. The hives, the raveonettes and royksopp are but three that have made it, but in the radio dept comes another challenger. Sounding like it was recorded in a world where four tracks are the most heavenly of all creations, the record gently fizzes along on a. The related products tab shows you other products that you may also like, if you like strange things will happen. Lesser matters, an album by the radio dept released 24 february 2003 on labrador catalog no. More raw and driving than their later works, this lp is a luscious entry in the shoegaze genre. Lesser matters is the debut studio album by swedish indie pop band the radio dept. Against the tide, where damage isnt already done and finally keen on boys, which sofia coppola used in her movie, marie antoinette. While the core elements of these songs will be plenty familiar to longtime fans, the band manages to. With only two singles to their credit, the pop band rounded out the. Lesser matters good afternoon folks, and welcome to this weeks for your consideration, the weekly series where we discuss albums that arent on our essentials chart, and maybe why they should be.
Oct 21, 2016 lesser matters is the debut studio album by swedish indie pop band the radio dept. Sep 22, 2003 martin larsson and johan duncanson formed this swedish group back in 1998. With only two singles to their credit, the pop band rounded out the rhythm section last year for their debut album, one. Yes, they make really good relaxing music, nostalgic and happy too. It was released on 4 march 2003 by labrador records the songs keen on boys and pulling our weight were featured in sofia coppolas marie antoinette, also appearing on the soundtrack to the film. Jan 27, 2018 originally released mar 4, 2003 includes unlimited streaming of lesser matters via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Apr 26, 2010 clinging to a scheme shows the radio dept.