“A nightmare for all those who just have to sort music into genres, but a source of happiness for everyone not suffering from that kind of identity crisis. (LT, Daily Paper, Sweden.)
The quote sums it all up. When Un Rodo Cora releases a new album the reviewers are divided into two camps. The first one just loves it. The other almost seem offended; “They don’t follow the rules. It shouldn’t be allowed!”
But… to be completely honest, there’s also a third group. Actually, that last group is quite big: Those who think that some songs are just fantastic, but others are.. well, a bit less fantastic. The only problem is, they never agree on which the really great songs are, and which the not so great ones are. And for us that’s just proof that Un Rodo Cora know what they’re doing. Every song is standing on it’s own, and has it´s own audience.
And that’s how they work. First the song, then the band. Around the central figure Bo Christo there’s an ever growing line-up of band members. Among the new faces are names such as Chino Mariano and Mats Wigerdal – both well known on the Swedish music scene for years – New Yorker Amy Madden, and Indo-Swede Zac O’Yeah.
Almost eight years after their latest album Un Rodo Cora are now back with Beijing-Bangalore. As on previous albums the inspiration draws from many different sources, thematically as well as musically. From the very personal in songs like She’s Out Of Here and Tired of Being a Friend, to universal issues in songs such as Shark Fin Town and The Opposite vs. The Same, dealing with international politics and fanatism.
And regardless of costume, it is unmistakably Un Rodo Cora.
“A nightmare for all those who just have to sort music into genres, but a source of happiness for everyone not suffering from that kind of identity crisis. (LT, Daily Paper, Sweden.)
The line-up is fixed as a recipe for pizza. Band members switch instruments, guest musicians enter the ring. All depending on the needs of the song. The world of Un Rodo Cora is not unlike ours, but with fewer restrictions and more surprises.
Almost eight years after their latest album Un Rodo Cora are now back with Beijing-Bangalore. As on previous albums the inspiration draws from many different sources, thematically as well as musically. From the very personal in songs like She’s Out Of Here and Tired of Being a Friend, to universal issues in songs such as Shark Fin Town and The Opposite vs. The Same, dealing with international politics and fanatism.
And regardless of costume, it is unmistakably Un Rodo Cora. Enjoy.
