Artist : Last Days Of April
Album : Might As Well Live
Label : Bad Taste
Genre : Indie
Bitrate : 217 kbps avg
Source : CD (LP)
Playtime : 00:35:47 (58 MB)
Rls date : 2007-02-21
Store date : 2007-03-00
[Track List]
1. Lost And Found 3:41
2. Great White's Jaws 4:20
3. Who's On The Phone? 3:03
4. Hanging High 3:42
5. Get Out While You Can 2:48
6. I Wish That You Would Mean A Lot Less To Me 4:31
7. Two Ply Glass 3:40
8. Come On Over 2:40
9. Melbourne 3:25
10.You Don't Believe Me 3:57
For over a decade main LDOA engine and songwriter Karl
Larsson has steered the band from frustrated emotional
hardcore to well-produced pop songs, without ever giving
in to current fads and trends. Last Days of April has been
a reliable rock in the stormy waters of pop culture, and
the solid fan base around the world tells of the same kind
of commitment.
Might As Well Live (out in late February 2007) fuses LarssonÆs
long-evolved melodic craftsmanship and emotionally charged
lyrics on the ups and downs in life with thick rock guitars
and a production with the word airplay written all over it,
signed master-mind Pelle Gunnerfeldt (Grammy Award winning
producer whose previous work includes The Hives and Sahara
Hotnights). The album was recorded at his studio Gr÷ndahl
in November 2006.
With Larsson firmly in charge of the recording process, other
musicians on the album include Mathias OldΘn from LDOA label
mates Logh as well as hard-hitting drummer Fredrik Granberg
from Swedish punk rock outfit Randy û an obvious step towards
a more classic rock band setting. Their contributions, along
with LarssonÆs increased amplifier volume make Might As Well
Live their most straight forward, rock-based album in many years,
although conceptually related both to 2000Æs classic Angel Youth
(recently voted as one of ten essentials albums for heartbreak
moments by the highly influential Alternative Press) and their
latest, much-appreciated album If You Lose It from 2004.
During the past few years Last Days of April has spent a lot of
time on the road, with up to a hundred live shows a year, including
tours of Europe, Australia and Japan. Most of the big festivals have
been covered, such as Hultsfred, Rock Am Ring/Rock Im Park, Livid and
Southside/Hurricane, and as supporting act LDOA have been on the road
with major rock acts like Sportfreunde Stiller (Germany), Superjesus
(Australia) and Fightstar (UK).
Might As Well Live will also put the band on the road in 2007, with
extensive touring in Scandinavia and Europe immediately following the
release. Shortly thereafter dates will be confirmed for Japan, Australia
and their very first US tour, solidifying further with the help of
their catchiest single to date - WhoÆs On The Phone? û boasting melodic
power pop at its finest and a very contagious chorus.
The album title Might As Well Live is a statement, a decision that
some things need to carry on, no matter what. Last Days of April is
one of those things.