Hidden Gems: The Sounds – Living in America
Arnioki Records By Morgan McMillan on
The Sounds are an epic Swedish new wave band that formed in 1998, with
Living in America being their debut English-language album. Despite being released in 2002, the album feels completely unique and brand new; there’s a rawness in this record, being told through a multitude of different genres. It’s hard to tie this down to just one genre!
Living in America blends punk, rock, pop, disco, technopop and more, making it a brilliant, varied listen.
Living in America merges my two clashing personalities; I love dance music like Eurodance, and also have a punkier side. This album brings those two aspects of my musical library together. ‘Hope You’re Happy Now’ is a clear display of these two personality clashes, it opens relatively rocky with a strong guitar and bass line then comes in the synth. However, when the track gets to the bridge, it starts with just guitar