Retro revivalism is a movement very much in full flow. With Scandinavian acts the likes of Graveyard, Witchcraft and Blues Pills leading the way, the sound of the late 60s and early 70s, with all its hazy vibes and values are being resurrected and dressed with a modern edge. Yet few truly sound like aRetro revivalism is a movement very much in full flow. With Scandinavian acts the likes of Graveyard, Witchcraft and Blues Pills leading the way, the sound of the late 60s and early 70s, with all its hazy vibes and values are being resurrected and dressed with a modern edge. Yet few truly sound like a lost gem from a bygone but very much adored and admired era. With the aptly titled No 2, Sammal, named after a type of moss, offer a heady concoction of jolting Hammond organs and creamy guitars with a psychedelic swagger on their second musical offering. Succeeding 2013's self-titled debut, there is, in all something really enjoyable about the light-heartedness of this album, sung in the band's native tongue. Despite not understanding the lyrics and the meaning of their content, the strength of the music keeps you thoroughly entertained. As we've seen from Rammstein, Kvelertak and co., English vocals aren't an integral ingredient for success. Rather, it gives the EP a somewhat mysterious aura, coupled with the organs and soaring vocals which haunt the tracks therein and you end up finding the whole thing utterly transfixing. With a smile always smeared across its face, you could [...]
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