It's hard to believe that 4 is Sweden's psych rockers Dungen's (meaning "the grove") sixth release since 2001. Quite a feat indeed. 4 picks up where the last left off - dynamic guitar rock that taps into Hendrix, Santana, modern indie rock, and experimental fusion jazz all at once sending the listener on a roller [...]
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Sweden's pop weirdo Dungen may not deliver much when it comes to album titles. Its forthcoming fifth full-length is called 4, for the Big Bang's sake. C'mon, marketing department! That's just ridiculous. That said, Led Zeppelin named their first four...
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"After silence...that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music."- Aldous HuxleyThe power of music. I love it when I am moved by a piece of music in which I can't even understand the lyrics. Take this Dungen song for example...no idea what he is saying, since I don't speak Swedish...but seeing this song live and even hearing it on record gives me the chills.
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Kevin J. Elliott's interview with Gustav Ejstes of Swedish psychedelic wunderkind Dungen
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Dungen, a band whom myself and my contributors think are the cat's pajamas, had a recent listening party for their upcoming "4", which comes out in September on the flawless Kemado Records. You can check out the whole thing above or at this link from the radical folks at the Fader, or something special from the cats at videothing right here. Get stoked.~~
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Badical Beats was lucky enough to receive the full length promo copy of the new album 4 from the Swedish outfit DUNGEN. After giving it a couple listens through, it's safe to say that the band has certainly evolved from their previous recordings. The new record is very jam-oriented, showcasing a lot of different instrumentals parts and their very "vintage" tape-recorded sound. Throw in melodic,...
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Did I ever tell you the story about how I got kicked out of Trackside (RIP) with Dungen? A few years ago on the Ta Det Lugnt tour, my friend Sarah and I hit their show at The Earl. Long story short, it was the final date of the tour ...
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MP3: Dungen - Sätt att seMP3: Dungen - Minda damer och fasanerTime and time again, Dungen has delivered golden beauty, crafting masterpieces that slowly create a grand opus: their latest record "4" just may be the biggest and best piece of the puzzle yet.Putting the guitar down and sitting at the piano, mastermind Gustav Ejstes has changed the name of the game, all without abandoning the psyche..
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