Apr 10 2009
A Camp - Colonia
The second album from A Camp was inspired by a trip by Nina Persson to South Africa, where she was reminded of an old-fashioned empire. Persson is also the singer for the Swedish pop-band, The Cardigans.
The album starts off heavy on the old-fashioned theme, which is an appropriate way of introducing the music to the listeners. The Crowning is a theatrical song that combines Persson’s kooky lyrics with some interesting instrumentals. This song is alright, but it didn’t quite tickle my fancy.
Stronger Than Jesus is the debut single from the album, and I would have to agree that it’s one of the catchier songs. The choruses are instantly wedged into your ears when you hear them, and the rest of the song is equally exciting. The lyrics are a little iffy in my opinion, and I’m not too sure what they mean - but that doesn’t bother me much.
There are some softer moments on Colonia, like the endearing Bear On The Beach, and there are some energetic moments, like Here Are Many Wild Animals, but they’re all tied together with a solid consistency throughout.
Nina Persson and the rest of her band did a great job on Colonia, and I hope to hear future albums from A Camp.
Sincerely,
BW.
