Valhalla Dancehall
Ambitious to a fault, British Sea Power return with another record that aims to marry both their quirkier sensibilities and arena-level hooks.
Ambitious to a fault, British Sea Power return with another record that aims to marry both their quirkier sensibilities and arena-level hooks.
Boasting a title only slightly less silly than 2008’s Do You Like Rock Music?, British Sea Power’s fourth album sends the Brighton eccentrics’ arena-rock aspirations heavenward: In the band’s own words, Valhalla Dancehall is meant to evoke “Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and Thor having a great time together” in the afterlife.…
Boasting a title only slightly less silly than 2008’s Do You Like Rock Music?, British Sea Power’s fourth album sends the Brighton eccentrics’ arena-rock aspirations heavenward: In the band’s own words, Valhalla Dancehall is meant to evoke “Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and Thor having a great time together” in the afterlife.…
Three-legged horses are usually put down. The tripodal mustang that adorns Valhalla Dancehall's cover seems to want to dance, but is partially bound by British Sea Power's epic sense of determination.
Three-legged horses are usually put down. The tripodal mustang that adorns Valhalla Dancehall's cover seems to want to dance, but is partially bound by British Sea Power's epic sense of determination.
Splicing the spirit of ancient Viking alcoholics with some red-hot Jamaican jah, BSP are finally having fun.
Splicing the spirit of ancient Viking alcoholics with some red-hot Jamaican jah, BSP are finally having fun.
Much was made of the bombast and grandiosity of British Sea Power's last traditional release, Do You Like Rock Music? The young indie guitar band, guitar...
Much was made of the bombast and grandiosity of British Sea Power's last traditional release, Do You Like Rock Music? The young indie guitar band, guitar...
Expect no surprises from British Sea Power, says <strong>Maddy Costa</strong>, just exquisite, luminous beauty
Expect no surprises from British Sea Power, says <strong>Maddy Costa</strong>, just exquisite, luminous beauty
Sea Power - Valhalla Dancehall review: Treading water? Maybe, but their rich soundscapes will pull more people under with them.
Sea Power - Valhalla Dancehall review: Treading water? Maybe, but their rich soundscapes will pull more people under with them.