English vocals
International relevance: ***
The Spotnicks were a long running instro band in the style of The Shadows, renowned for their thin, heavy gauge strings guitar sound. Their gimmick was dressing up in space suits. In 1972 Spotnicks bassist Björn Thelin and guitarist/singer Bob Lander (real name: Bo Starander) teamed up with Englishman and great singer Dave Kirby for a very different kind of record.
Released in 1973 (then reissued three
years later), ”Extraknäckt” shows clear traces of late 60s rural
UK psychedelia. It sometimes makes me think of Traffic, while the
track ”Help Me” wouldn't have been out of place on legends July's
only album. In rare cases they touch on a laidback, loungy style
which is rather stylish. Although a bit late to the game,
”Extraknäckt” sits nicely between Atlantic Ocean and Jason's
Fleece. I think fans of those bands would appreciate ”Extraknäckt”
a fair bit, as I do. It has a nice, relaxed vibe and the
songwriting's good. Overlooked as it may be, it's a very appealing
album overall.
Label Plump Productions was absurdly diverse
with no clear release agenda. Apart from Bob, Björn & Dave's
one-off album, their only claim to progg fame is Änglabarn's LP,
also from 1973.
Help Me
Guess You Know
There Will Be A Day
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