Råå spelar Pierce & von Euler (“Råå plays Pierce and von Euler”) is Råå’s third studio album, following the acclaimed Skånes järnvägar (2018) and Ljungens lag (2019). The A - side is comprised of two songs by Spiritualized, and the B - side contains dub - like versions of Stockholm based musician Henrik von Euler’s piano EP, Hemskogen.
“Two years ago, in the late summer, I got the idea to make cover versions of Henr ik von Euler’s EP, Hemskogen . What first sounded like hazy, hungover sketches of Nils Frahm were transformed in my mind into dub. So, I just had to ask his permission. It’s a rather unusual thing to make covers of a whole album, and that just made it even more appealing”, says Magnus Sveningsson. As everyone knows, four songs are rarely enough for an LP. So, it was time to dig up a few old favourites.
“I have loved Spiritualized ever since the release of their debut album, Lazer Guided Melodies , in 1992. I’m especially fond of the slow songs and their abysmal bass lines. “Take Your Time” is one of them, and the idea to make something with it has followed me for a long time. “I Think I’m in Love” is here translated into “Jag tror jag är kär”. The energy of it invites irresponsible late - night driving”, says Magnus Sveningsson.
“Two years ago, in the late summer, I got the idea to make cover versions of Henr ik von Euler’s EP, Hemskogen . What first sounded like hazy, hungover sketches of Nils Frahm were transformed in my mind into dub. So, I just had to ask his permission. It’s a rather unusual thing to make covers of a whole album, and that just made it even more appealing”, says Magnus Sveningsson. As everyone knows, four songs are rarely enough for an LP. So, it was time to dig up a few old favourites.
“I have loved Spiritualized ever since the release of their debut album, Lazer Guided Melodies , in 1992. I’m especially fond of the slow songs and their abysmal bass lines. “Take Your Time” is one of them, and the idea to make something with it has followed me for a long time. “I Think I’m in Love” is here translated into “Jag tror jag är kär”. The energy of it invites irresponsible late - night driving”, says Magnus Sveningsson.
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Matt says: Ok, it might not be Balearic - but we simply had to squeeze this into our weekly picks! A beguiling mix of kraut, psyche, dub and downbeat, given a quirky Swedish slant. Its beautifully enamoured covers of Spiritualized sit stylishly next to a side of laid back dubs and soundscapes rich enough for the KPMG libraries! Not only that, the artwork and sleeve design are fantastic. GET ON THIS!TRACK LISTING
Jag Tror Jag Är Kär
Ta Din Tid
Hemskogen I D Moll
Hemskogen I G Moll
Hemskogenm I F Dur
Hemskogen I C Dur