The Swedish group is one of the small (but growing) number of bands who are successfully integrating the tense, hyperkinetic rattle and roar of with song structures. And on the evidence of its self-titled debut, is doing it better than most. features minimalist but thoroughly attractive melodies that hover uneasily over dark, brooding drum loops and sketchy samples; it's sort of like a - fusion, only much more emotionally involving, what with 's warm voice and lyrics like "I need a friend/I need you." That's pretty naked writing for this genre, and it contrasts nicely with the chilly accompaniment. 's voice is always the focal point of the group's sound, which means that the rhythmic intricacies of the accompaniment can sneak up and surprise you, and often do. It's difficult to pick out highlights here, since the formula is quite similar throughout -- and are both particularly well-realized. has a nice little trumpet obligato and slides subtly into a one-drop rhythm on the verse. Very nice. ~ Rick Anderson