Britta Persson's album If I Was A Band My Name Would Be Forevers is one of the year's better pop releases thus far. Perfect summer album to throw on in the background. Her music has the classic 80's synth that's come to be expected from the new breed of alternative pop singers from Sweden but with enough backbone to make it unique. If you like Ladyhawke and Ruby Frost, you'll definitely want to give this album a spin.
"Grunge Girls" is Britta's newest single from the album. Didn't realize Seattle had such an impact across the pond. Or did they just get into grunge over there? Either way, I really like the 80's synth on this track. Something about it takes me back to the summer of 86'.
"Baby No Name" was the first song from the album and I have to say it's the most catchy. I'm really surprised this song isn't bigger. It's one of the best pop melodies I've heard all year. When you hear the song you'll think to yourself, "where the hell have I heard that riff before?" It took me about a minute to realize it's stealing a bit from Sheila E's "The Glamorous Life." Would love to hear from Britta on that influence.
For you folks that don't remember "The Glamorous Life," here's a the song and you do the judging. Again, I have no problem with artist being influenced by great hooks and using a piece of it in their new track. And Britta does a great job with her own song and creating something unique and different.
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