Flower of Evil

”Flower of Evil” is twelve sublime cover versions of mostly well known songs as well as two Susanna originals, all beautifully sung by one of the most exceptional new voices of recent years, lovely accompanied by her trusted band members Helge Sten (Deathprod, Supersilent) and Pål Hausken (In The Country) and with Bonnie ”Prince” Billy guesting on two songs. Whether it´s Thin Lizzy or Sandy Denny, Black Sabbath or Nico, Lou Reed or Abba, all are given the very personal Susanna treatment. Susanna is known as an extraordinary interpreter of songs, “Love Will Tear Us Apart” and “Hallelujah” from Susanna and the Magical Orchestra´s “Melody Mountain” have been widely hailed as excellent versions of “difficult” songs.

Susanna (sans her Magical Orchestra) tackles another slate of cover songs comprising unlikely selections from Tom Petty, Thin Lizzy, ABBA, and more. Will Oldham duets on several tracks, including a version of his Bonnie "Prince" Billy song "Joy and Jubilee".

Susanna Wallumrod is the understated Norwegian indie/jazz singer who performs sans-surname, previously as Susanna and the Magical Orchestra, and now just...