Personal relationships are funny things. When two people are involved romantically, they idealize and value each other so much. Almost nothing can bring them closer together. However, the dissolution of such a partnership can cause the emotional equivalent of a grenade going off in the palm of your hand, and that person who you once thought so highly of is now persona non grata in your mind. Art is wonderful because it allows for the filtration of these combustible & deeply personal feelings into something universal. Who hasn't experienced the sting of heartbreak, the ache of rejection or the burning bile towards someone who is using you? Gothenberg, Sweden's Makthaverskan certainly have, and they understand if you are still feeling bitter. Channeling rage, wistfulness and unrequited love into a tuneful howl of longing, Maja Milner forces her crystalline voice through a backdrop of crashing drums, garage-ready riffs and synth-accented post-punk rhythm to convey the maelstrom of turbulence that comes along with modern romance. Their second full-length album, "II" has been picked up for Stateside re-release by Run For Cover records with good reason. From start to finish, this 9-song collection is exactly what you'll need to get you through that next bad break-up. Listen to the soaring, spiteful non-chorus of "Antabus," the Cocteau Twins-esque cooing on songs like "Outshine" or the gorgeous refrain contained with "Asleep" the next time that special someone leaves you feeling not-so-special. I'm thankful that Makthaversakan exist to soundtrack my next bad decision. With my track record, I'll probably be getting a lot of mileage out of "II."
MAKTHAVERSKAN - "MAKTHAVERSKAN II"
Luxury/Run For Cover Records 2013
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