Sweden has been on a musical roll in 2004- producing several noteworthy additions to the indie music landscape. Another great addition comes from this hyper-melodic nine piece. The Legends are rooted firmly in the catchy fey jangle and guitar fuzz of early 80's era Creation Records/C-86 (early My Bloody Valentine, Jesus & Mary Chain, Pastels, Biff Bang Pow, Stone Roses), Television Personalities, Phil Spector Motown and Sarah Records' Field Mice, without sounding contrived. In fact, they pull this off so well we could hardly believe this recording wasn't made in 1980's London. They have those great 1967 echoey mono psych vocals. But unlike most other bands riding the retro indie pop wave, their are more than enough harmonious hooks lurking beneath the surface to continually reward the listener over many repeated listens.
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