2006 release from Sweden`s The Virtues, which are fronted by Per Bergkvist, whose solo cd Not Lame carries and quite adores, and this soft-jangle, 12 stringed affair has a grace-filled, gentle spirit that soothes and subdues with a stunning reaction. Their secret recipe consists of a cup of 60s contagious rock, a dash of that Nordic melancholy and a spoonful of sugar. ""The Idiot Box" is the single on "Moment In The Sun" and its 60s melodies and 90s driven music come together and materialize into something which clearly has its origin in their love of guitar based pop music... Nice pop tunes which breathe Big Star, The Posies, The Kinks, The Zombies, Dinosaur Jr. and other favorites. This is beautiful, the pure and genuine Swedish way with the American singer/songwriter tradition; emotional power pop and country melancholia."" - Falu-Furiren, Sweden. " Combining the vibe of Paisley Underground with the energy of power pop, their songs layer quivering vocals over a dynamic backdrop that ranges form simple strumming to crunchy guitar licks kind of the Lemonheads or The Church but with a more trebly voice."-Giant Robot. " The Virtues frequently flirt with the 60s but not in a sleazy way, more in a humble, confident way. Writing spot-on pop tunes is something theyre good at."- dagensskiva.com. Very Highly Recommended!
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