The Honeydrips is Mikael Carlsson, formerly in the Swedish band Dorotea. This is a beautiful album – the band’s sole release, as far as I know – combining Carlsson’s haunting, graceful vocals with electro-funk backing that echoes (more than echoes, in places) bands such as New Order and its predecessor Joy Division, though it is generally lighter in mood.<\/p>\n
The album opens with some twanging guitar and the words \u201cLast night I had the strangest dream\u201d, setting a surreal atmosphere that persists throughout.<\/p>\n
Favourite track: It was a sunny Summer day, a bland title disguising a cascade of melody, a touch of Carribean percussion, and bittersweet lyrics "it was a sunny summer day, when all my hope drifted away…"<\/p>\n
"I know a place where you and I could go, if you’re up for trying something new" (from the second track) – give it a go. You don\u2019t even need to buy it; try it on Spotify<\/a>, which is where I discovered it, though I went on to buy the CD from the record label\u2019s site:<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.sincerelyyours.se\/boutique.php<\/a><\/p>\n proving that online music services really can result in a purchase.<\/p>\n The Honeydrips is Mikael Carlsson, formerly in the Swedish band Dorotea. This is a beautiful album – the band’s sole release, as far as I know – combining Carlsson’s haunting, graceful vocals with electro-funk backing that echoes (more than echoes, in places) bands such as New Order and its predecessor Joy Division, though it is … Continue reading Review: Here comes the Future by the Honeydrips<\/span>