More Dan Lissvik-produced electro-pop from Sweden. What's not too like about that? Admittedly, I am very excited about Lake Heartbeat's debut release (Trust in Numbers, out 9/16 via the always excellent Service label). This semi-mysterious group is the brainchild of Swedish indie pop icon Janne Kaske of Brainpool fame. Of course, I find it very difficult to be truly objective when it comes to Swedish artists, but, then again, I didn't really care for Peter Bjorn and John's Living Thing. That's got to count for something. Anyhow, lack of critical distance aside, if previously leaked tracks "Mystery", "Golden Chain" and "Between Dreams" are any indication, Trust in Numbers will have a vice-like hold upon my iPod come September."Blue Planet" falls somewhere between "Mystery" and "Between Dreams", but, like both those songs, it is an immaculately constructed, imminently tasteful slice of breezy pop noir. I think I even hear a tympani. Despite it's nocturnal vibe, "Blue Planet" still feels strangely beach-y, but perhaps a considerably darker and more desolate strip of sand than those previously charted by Mr. Kaske's sun-soaked countrymen.
You can stream four new songs and download "Blue Planet" here (via lakeheartbeat.com).
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