New Dungen album 'Häxan'
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Topic: New Dungen album 'Häxan'
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Subject: New Dungen album 'Häxan'
Date Posted: October 14 2016 at 11:52
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Last year, http://pitchfork.com/artists/1225-dungen/" rel="nofollow - Dungen released an album called http://pitchfork.com/news/60076-dungen-return-with-new-album-allas-sak-share-new-track-akt-dit/" rel="nofollow - . Now, they’ve announced a new release called Häxan on http://www.mexicansummer.com/" rel="nofollow - Mexican Summer . The album was inspired by their work on an original score to Lotte Reiniger’s 1926 film The Adventures of Prince Achmed. The film is believed to be the oldest surviving full-length animated feature film. The album is an official Record Store Day/Black Friday release, so it’s out November 25. The first song from the record is called “Jakten genom Skogen.” http://pitchfork.com/news/68593-dungen-announce-new-album-haxan-share-jakten-genom-skogen-listen/" rel="nofollow - http://pitchfork.com/news/68593-dungen-announce-new-album-haxan-share-jakten-genom-skogen-listen/  Well this Dane is happy as a bunnyrabbit. New Dungen album automatically means good vibes and an increase in storks. Add to that, their last album Allas Sak was a real humdinger. ------------- “The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams |
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Posted By: Meltdowner
Date Posted: October 14 2016 at 12:17
A new album already? I didn't even get the latest one yet  |
Posted By: King of Loss
Date Posted: October 14 2016 at 12:22
| I can't wait for this one as I heavily spun Allas Sak ever since I bought the cd earlier this year, albeit a bit later than usual for one of my favorite newer bands! |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: October 14 2016 at 12:28
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Nice one. Can't really go wrong with Dungen. They have yet to release anything remotely close to a stinker...or maybe that's just the fanboy speaking. Then again I've been a fan of theirs since the debut came out in 2001. ------------- “The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: King of Loss
Date Posted: October 14 2016 at 12:38
I think they're even a better band live, which speaks to how good they are!!
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Guldbamsen wrote:Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: October 14 2016 at 12:42
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Most definitely yes. I've seen them play 10 times or so and even with a massive hang over they managed to deliver something truly magnificent (I caught them the day after they'd done a gig in Amsterdam and they looked like 4 run-over turds). Can't wait to see them on the next tour as they tend to pop by Denmark whenever they come out to play. ------------- “The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: October 15 2016 at 03:26
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I am seriously thinking about giving the new tune a whirl even if I normally refrain from sneakpeeking. In the end I am going to buy this probably on release, so all the more reason to wait and be surprised. It is hard though  ------------- “The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Date Posted: October 15 2016 at 03:29
| These guys are playing in Melbourne in December, Dave....hadn't really given it much thought to going, though. I haven't heard any of their albums since their `4' one quite a few years back. |
Posted By: Mascodagama
Date Posted: October 15 2016 at 06:22
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I've got just Allas Sak and 4. Should get more as I really like those. Any recommendations which to go for next? I think I actually got into them after reading the guitarist in Wolf People raving about Reine Fisk's playing on 4. He wasn't wrong!
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: October 15 2016 at 06:35
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Tio Bitar man... get it ...learn it.. love it. Reine was en fuego on that one. Best Dungen album IMO there... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: The Bearded Bard
Date Posted: October 15 2016 at 17:31
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^ Yeah, Tio bitar would be a good next album to check out after Allas sak and 4. Their debut as well, IMO. Great news about a new album from these guys! Recently finished a Dungen marathon, but could easily do with some more of this lovely stuff.   Not a dud in sight here, I agree, David, although I rank Stadsvandringar and Skit i alt just a little lower than the rest of their output. -------------  
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Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: October 15 2016 at 17:42
Skit I Allt was too short. I missed getting the last album on vinyl  Anyone follow The Amazing ?? They kinda like a Folky Dungen. Anything FISKE touches is f**king GOLD. Been lovin' the latest Elephant9 album. I've seen some live footage of the Dungen boys in action and dey on fire !! Relentless, rough and ready. Would be a great gig to see. |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: October 15 2016 at 17:44
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^ generally agreed .. here is how I'd rank them Tio Bitar Ta det Lugnt IV Skit i allt Allas Sak Stadsvandringar not a bad one in the bunch though... and though I have man lust for Reine.. his hair and his talent with the Strat... it is the boundless eclectism of the group I adore. I'd have to rate them my #1 favorite modern prog group. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: October 15 2016 at 17:45
the Amazing are just that... I will forever thank Jim for turning me onto them... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: The Bearded Bard
Date Posted: October 15 2016 at 19:12
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I'd probably go something like... Tio bitar s/t debut Ta det lugnt Allas sak 4 Stadsvandringar Skit i alt
Haven't checked them out yet, but a more folky Dungen sounds like just my thing, so I definitely will at some point.
Though they're both solid, I'm not that high on his albums with Motorpsycho, and his first with E9 also left something to be desired, I felt, but Silver Mountain's great, I agree.
Missed them when they came to Oslo the last time (last tour), but hopefully, with another album out, I'll get the chance to see them for the first time soon.
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: October 16 2016 at 04:57
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^ here is the song Jim used to turn me on to the Amazing... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: The Bearded Bard
Date Posted: October 16 2016 at 12:52
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^ Cool track. Enjoyed that. Thanks. -------------
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: October 16 2016 at 14:12
very cool indeed. I posted a video for the opening track from that album earlier in the whatya listening to now thread. Great album. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: The Bearded Bard
Date Posted: October 16 2016 at 15:01
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Couldn't find it at first, but after a bit of searching I realized it was that Kirwan song you posted. I'll check it out after snooker's done, and after I've wrapped up Surrealistic Pillow. -------------
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: October 16 2016 at 15:03
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oh yeah.. sorry... I forgot it didn't have the Amazing tag to the clip... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Saperlipopette!
Date Posted: October 16 2016 at 15:46
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A new Dungen-album is an instant buy as I know its gonna be great anyway. Seen 'em live twice and not too impressed too be honest. First time in 2004-or 5 they were truly horrible but the second time about six years later was pretty good - nothing like you guys are raving on about though. I think my favorite album of theirs is 4 just ahead of Tio Bitar.
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Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: October 16 2016 at 22:58
| The song Ratcatcher, from Motorpsycho's Still Life With Eggplant album is pretty awesome, and Fiske's work makes it happen !! |
Posted By: The Bearded Bard
Date Posted: October 18 2016 at 15:53
^ Yeah, that's a great song. Will have to listen to that album again soon, been a while since I gave it a spin.
Enjoyed that track, too, but not as much as the one you posted in this thread. Will investigate this band further sometime though.  -------------
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Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: October 23 2016 at 06:42
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Cool to see so many Dungen fans here (1, 2 many). I am really looking forward to this...as well as the new Syd Arthur album which has just been released. As a matter of opinion (mine) I find the two bands quite similar in style - at least they both sport a breezy summery feel to their music - one I find very enticing. The Amazing eh? I also like these guys, although the vocals can get a tad too emo for my liking. Their newest album Ambulance illustrates this perfectly. While I find the music thrilling (LOVE the feel of the drums, which they share with Dungen - y'know that late 60s almost jazzy sound), the vocals tend to wear on me after a short while. ------------- “The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams |