Larry Craig, (pictured right, not being gay) is singing his way straight into the hearts of Americans everywhere, particularly in bathroom stalls, but hey, everyone has to get their start somewhere , right? Although the guy seems to have the personality of a Swedish fish , he is clearly a music lover, and that means he can't be all bad. Although no one knows whether the accusations of homosexuality (which Craig so eloquently refutes ) are true, it has long been known on Capitol Hill that Craig likes to "party" .
While some may think he uses illegal drugs and minors to unwind after a long day of filibusting, that simply is only half true. What does Dr. Craig prescribe for relaxation? Swedish psychedelic rock. "Of course", you say. "Who doesn't?" Well, not that many people know about the burgeoning psychedelic rock scene in Sweden these days. The band that seems to be leading the movement is Dungen (pronounced Dune-Yen). Dungen has managed to make music that sounds like it was dug out of a time capsule from 1968, but without sounding like they are imitating. Their sound is authentic. If you can handle lyrics in Swedish, and you're a fan of good old fashioned rock 'n roll, give these guys a listen. I'm including the video for "Panda" and "Stadsvandringar" in this post, mostly for your visual experience and somewhat for Larry Craig's aural pleasure.
Even in their music videos, Dungen seems able to really capture certain moods and atmosphere. The video for "Stadsvandringar" seems to be shot in Super 8 or something which makes it look like it actually came from a different era, but it also captures the innocence of lazy summers spent hanging out with friends and skateboarding in Sweden (which we have all experienced, especially the Sweden part). Notice the similarities between San Francisco and Sweden, where in both places one needs to wear a scarf in the summer. The "Panda" video just looks like something from one of the Acid Tests, or something. Enjoy.
Dungen - Stadsvandringar
Dungen - Panda
1 comment:
I'd never heard of Adorno until I read your blog. Obviously, he was a progressive. I'm reading my fourth book on Wilhelm Reich, a contemporary of Adorno, yet I'd not heard of him until now. You have a lot of embedded video; I'll be back to look at the Led Zep videos you've posted. As soon as I find an appropriate link for you I'll send you one.
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