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Bring Em in

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When I heard the first single "Sheepdog", as most who buy this album will have, I thought I was buying another Hives album. That's cool, I like the Hives, one more Hives isn't a bad thing. What I found upon closer inspection, a.k.a listening to the album, is that I had bought something quite unlike the Hives. The Hives I think, and many I know agree, play a style of punk music with a 21st century Mod twist. Mando Diao do just the opposite. This album is not a purely punk exercise by any stretch of the imagination. It is a bit rough in places, rough being punkishly edgy, but in most places it is smooth, flowing Modish rock. Not Michael Bolton smooth rock, but a kind of happier, Strokes style rock with less droning, and better lyrics. It also manages to capture a early 60's bluesy feel in some spots, as well as a oddly European Motown flavor. Yeah, try and figure that one out.
All in all, I liked this album immediately. I didn't have to work at it, I didn't have to fight past the single. I listened to the whole album right out of the case. Every song is great, I expect great stuff from these guys. If you like music buy this.

I've heard a lot of people compare Mando Diao to the Hives, but the only comparrison I really see is they're both Swedish and rock bands. I'm not much of a Hives fan, I never really liked any of their singles, but Mando Diao is awesome!!! I heard their single Sheepdog so I decided to buy the CD and give it a shot and it was amazing!! Their songs are so catchy and fresh and new and they all sound different and you can listen to it over and over again. I just can't quite tell you in words how good this CD is, you just need to buy it and listen for yourself and you'll soon be hooked.

If there was one problem that I had with this CD its that its a little too short. I can't wait for them to make a new one!!!!


BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is the album that I have been wanting the Strokes to release for the past 4 years. It is mod rock at its finest, and it's an utter shame that these boys aren't receiving the spotlight they deserve. Having said that, I don't want to imply that this is yet another "garage-rock" band, because they are a lot more than that.

Mando Diao is who the Strokes and Hives would be if they spent a week listening to the Beatles and some good ol' blues before sitting down and working out their tracks. They seemlessly mesh 60's rock, pop, some funk and blues into a perfectly crafted album that is much more deserving of the "saviors of rock" crown that is so adamantly given to The Strokes. One listen to songs like the phenomenal "Sheepdog" or "Mr. Moon" (though this track does feature a strong accent) and the listener will know they've stumbled onto something truly breathtaking, and given the bands current popularity (or lack there-of) they will also consider themselves lucky.

If you're reading this, I'm impressed. You're half way there but now you need to actually pick this album up. It is undoubtedly on my favorites list for 2003, and I can say with much confidence that it will most likely be on yours as well.

Mando Diao, on their latest post-punk garage rock creation, drum up several great songs worth of slightly distorted guitars and crashy cymbals that make you feel like you've just downed several fizzy lagers at the local pub, where strangely, a lot of Swedes have taken residence. In fact, perhaps they've taken over the barstools, as they've made much more forward momentum with singles like the downbeat "Mr Moon" and the radio-ready "She's So." But no, that is not a completely apt description. These guys don't completely own the joint -- the sound Mando Diao are approaching is already better accomplished by that other Swedish rock foursome, The Hives, and The Hives already released a new CD this year. This is a good ride though.

This is the latest great band from Sweden. Yeah they sound like the Kinks and the Stones, but they are ten years younger than most of the other Swede bands we know. They are as young as Sahara Hotnights, and like them, are from a small town. Going to Stockholm was much like a fish out of water. Their rocking stance is taken up right away in songs like "Sheepdog" and "Sweet Ride." Other songs like "Mr. Moon" is more like the soul stylings of Van Morrison and Oasis. "Paralyzed" is more like 60s garage rock. People who like more northern soul and mod sounds, and who are looking for something to do while The Strokes and The Hives release their next records, might want to check out Mando Diao.

im swedish and saw them live when they played in nyc and i was so impressed. there is this wave of great music coming out of sweden now and mando diao is no exception. their album is filled with such love for music and obvious talent. tracks like sheepdog and mr. moon will get stuck in your head and never leave (no matter how hard you try). i love finding music that when you listen to it, you instantly get happy and instead of dragging your feet to work, you skip there happily.
if you get a chance, go see them live. their raw energy is infectious and they make you fall in love with their music all over again.

I bought this CD on a complete Whim, probably the best whim of the last couple years, there is no doubt that this is among the best CD's of 2003. They rock, and if you like the Hives or any other Swedish rock, this is the best there is. Real musical talent, buzzing 60's guitars, and a pair of singers that will no doubt become a household name within a few years. I went to see thme live at this little club last night (the knitting factory) and they blew everyone, including the lead act right off the sstage, with there raw swedish power. I talked to them a little after the show, awesome guys, really nice. Can't wait to hear the next thing to come from them.

Scandanavia takes another shot at Detroit style Rock-n-Roll; this time it's pretty good. There is a lot of diversity to the songs (with tempo and voice) that makes it enjoyable all of the way through. This one is certainly a good buy.

The debut of Mando Diao is a mix of punk spirit, garage rock and some influences from classic sounds of the sixties bands. It's a bunch of 12 songs which run in a hurry, going from a couple of noisy and speedy guitars, like Sheepdog, Paralyzed o Bring 'Em In to sweet ballads, like Mr Moon and Lauren's Cathedral. Due to it's a debut record, there are some unbalanced moments and some songs that seems not to be perfect, but there are big hits from the band too: sheepdog, motown blood and the band are part of Mando Diao current setlists and it shows the nature of the strength and the source of the Mando Diao sound. In a few last words: an essential record to meet this important swedish band and listen a fresh sound which rocks, definitely.

Bring 'Em In is a really great album, there's nothing else to say. I love it so you should go and get it!