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Published on August 29th 2003
Odds are, none of you have ever heard of Mando Diao. They are from Sweden. They, at first glance, would probably be written off as another garage rock band.
So, this is a rather loaded statement, but I fully believe Mando Diao is the mod-rock version of Swedish hardcore legends Refused. This is how important I feel their music is. "Nothing can stop us. We honestly believe our record is better than anything by the Who, or the Kinks, or the Small Faces. It may even be better than many of the Stones' or Beatles' records. We're competing with the biggest bands in this world... So bring 'em in. We'll take 'em down."Now as a critic, there is nothing more I wanted to do than completely tear this band a new asshole after reading that. But the album is so damn good that they honestly might be right. That scares me, in a good way. This album will be, at least for me, the bar that any mod/garage band will need to try and pass if they want my praise. I can't highlight songs because they're all equally good. A virtually spotless debut, and worth your hard-earned money. Stream the entire album here People who liked this also liked:           Please login or register to post comments. What are the benefits of having a Punknews.org account?
Mando Diao can write amazing songs and don't have to purposely record their album lo-fi so critics will like it You either love it or hate it. Fortunately, most people love it. Very diverse, creative and original. Don't believe me, go listen. Great band, great album, all-around fantastic. I heard the single "Sheepdog" whlie in France, and I searched everywhere for the album. Now back home in Canada, I'm trying to get everyone to listen to it. This band deserves so much credit. They're not garage rock at all, they're totally original and incredibly talented. My new favourite band! Love Love Love Mando Diao. Best album of the year, no competition. Go have a listen... This album is the best album of 2003 and 2004 It way better than the B.S. they play on MTV Mando Diao is one of the best bands I've heard in a long time. Their music is totally original and catchy. I loved the album and it is definately not garage-rock. It has everything from slow ballads to upbeat, bluesy songs. Go listen to a couple of their songs and you'll love them too. For all you jerk-off's information, i think this band kicks @$$!!!! they rock and i think you're all freaking mad! "Nothing can stop us. We honestly believe our record is better than anything by the Who, or the Kinks, or the Small Faces. It may even be better than many of the Stones' or Beatles' records. We're competing with the biggest bands in this world... So bring 'em in. We'll take 'em down." This band sucks AAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!! ... Gods with a big letter G of course, and because not becouse, but I think that you understood me anyway. This one of the worst things that ever happened to Swedish music. The music is awfull and the songs are pure crap. I mean, if this excuse for a "garage band" tries to make and promote themselves to gods, you people out there don´t have to support them in doing that. Becouse trust me, they are no gods and nothing of their recording material was never, is not and never will be better than the worst shit that The Beatles, Stones or The Who ever made. It´s not garagerock at all, you´ve got it right Scott.If you listen to the b.sides of their singles you can hear that they are really writing beatiful ballads as well. They have got high scores in their Swedish reviews too, both live and the record. You´re opinion is nothing to be surprised about. You´re simply right. They are really great, but their brothers band Sugarplum fairy.nu are even greater. Check yourself at www.sugarplumfairy.nu. There is so much envy in Sweden, it´s just not allowed to succeed. This album is great and Scott is right. But once Gustaf, one of the singers said: Eithery you love us or you hate us, and he was wright. But for every hater ther are 1000 lovers. I am one of them. ohhh SAMSONITE! i was way off scott stole haterade from that referee turned manager whose name escapes me at the moment you compaired them to refused... Oh my god... Are these guys trying to trick us into thinking theyre art students or something?... What a bunch of pussies. Posted-by: some new jersey emo fag The songs sound cool and all... But I am so damn sick of all this anti-progressive rock music. It's time to get fucking crazy with music and catch up to the insanity which has been going on in the art world in the past 30 years. seriously, fuck this band, if you thought a mike ness was a dick.... "Wouldn't the 'mod rock' version of the Refused be the (International) Noise Conspiracy?" Don't believe the internet hype that every website owner and their mothers are creating about this album. why are so many bands playing this bullshit now? this is about the 40th band like this ive heard in the past month. Mindless pointless extremely redundant drivel. Man, someone's giving out free samples of Haterade over in Stockholm... This band is horrible... Absolutely. haha, i bet these 2 guys are swedish too. man Scott Mando Diao suck ass... I always thought that you write good reviews but after this... I don´t think I´ll be able to trust your judgement anymore I thought at least punknews.org would be Mando Diao free but obviously not. It's now official, they're everywhere. So, what's the next Swedish band to review here? A-Teens? I thought at least punknews.org would be Mando Diao free but obviously not. It's now official, they're everywhere. So, what's the next Swedish band to review here? A-Teens? and yeah, they used to have a keyboard player too, he was awesome, but since they are such a big gang of rockstars they kicked him out. oh. i calmed down now and actually read the review. WTF WTF WTF Wouldn't the 'mod rock' version of the Refused be the (International) Noise Conspiracy? |
