getting into the swing

Oh these silly boys… I have to agree, we all need to dance a bit more.

A review reads, "The Kings of Convenience don’t stray too far from their basic formula of guitars, upright bass, twinkling piano, viola, cello and soft percussion in the background. It’s consistent and it works. Nevertheless, they’re smart enough to throw a banjo or a trumpet into the end of a song to keep things interesting. But, like Simon and Garfunkel, the hooks and melodies of the songs are created with the harmonizing voices, credited to Erlend and Eirik in the liner notes as “high voice” and “low voice”, respectively.

Just looking at the cover of the album gives you an indication of what you’re in for: two skinny white boys from Norway, dressed in autumn colors, planted in front of a chess board on a fluffy white rug. One is looking at a smirking brunette reading a hardcover book while the other stares right back at you . . .

It’s the type of music to listen to while drinking hazelnut cappuccinos and watching a rain shower from the porch. And, of course, playing chess." -Nick Mims

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