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Review of Sad Day For Puppets' double A-side single 'Marble Gods/Big Waves' released through Sonic Cathedral.
The Swedish guitar underground has thrown up some magical gems in recent times with the likes of Jeniferever and Youngteam both taking significant strides via incendiary live performances and the odd breathtaking release thrown in for good measure.
Sad Day For Puppets, a quintet from the Blackeberg region of Stockholm are the latest addition to their native land's impressive CV by way of this startling double A-side that stylishly launches their reputation in UK circles. Although title track 'Marble Gods' initially saw the light of day on last year's 'Unknown Colors' long player, the fact it was only available on import meant the vast majority of the record buying public would have been blissfully unaware of its hazy beauty, which recalls the halcyon days of Madder Rose and The Pop Guns put through J Mascis' Amherst grindstone. Guitars roar and flail like its 1991 all over again, while singer Anna Eklund's delicate tones provide a sweet diversion.
Flipside 'Big Waves' reveals a more thoughtful side to Sad Day For Puppets make-up, Eklund's sister Annika adding harmonies that recall Miki Berenyi and Emma Anderson in their heyday over a chiming, reverb-laden melody. While there will no doubt be some who will say this kind of thing has been done before, in Sad Day For Puppets defence their aim isn't to re-invent the wheel, but keep it well-oiled and fit for purpose, something they achieve quite admirably throughout this seven-inch single.
Ones to watch as we hurtle through 2009 without question.
8/10
Dom Gourlay
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Source: soundsxp.com/artman2/publish/singles/Sad_Day_for_Puppets_Marble_Gods.shtml
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Sad Day for Puppets
Marble Gods Sonic Cathedral
Article written by Ged M - Mar 8, 2009
This has a comforting indiepop feel - warm and a bit gooey at the edges. Although Sad Day for Puppets come from Sweden, 'Marble Gods' sounds exactly like Teenage Fanclub if J Mascis were adding fiery guitar solos while 'Big Waves' is more delicate - part Concretes, part 60s girl groups - with beautifully crafted harmonies. The overall effect is a bit spoonful-of-sugar rich - pleasurable, but leaving you feeling slightly bloated and guilty.
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Source: www.theregoesthefear.com/2009/01/bands-to-watch-74-sad-day-for-puppets.php
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By Steve on Tuesday, 27th January 2009 at 9:55 am
Don’t let the name put you off, Sad Day for Puppets are the latest chirpy indie band that know how to create a hit or two. The band only formed three years ago and are already tipped for numerous accolades and awards. It may be a cliche in the music world but Sad Day for Puppets have something more and different to offer than your average indie group with a fantastic mix of genre, style and tone.
Goldfrapp like vocals from Anna Eklund, twangly guitar rhythms and super-smooth melodic electric leads all help provide an exciting and enticing listen. They’ve supported MGMT and in fact sound like MGMT fronted by a woman. Each track Sad Day For Puppets have made is radio friendly and above all good enough to fill the charts with their hippy, daisy chain sound.
The band have a truly blossoming sound and the fuzzy haze that is applied on the material gives a timeless feel. As for tracks to look out for, just take your pick. "Marble Gods” and “Big Waves” are two tracks which look likely to be used to thrust the group into the limelight but the band have good consistantcy with plenty of other solid tunes like “Hush” which as the title suggests is a gentle yet upbeat feel happy track.
This Swedish group are not yet an Abba but its not hard to imagine that in a few years, these guys will be at all the festivals pumping out cheer to the audiences. Don’t they know there is a recession going on? Obviously not.
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Source: www.allgigs.co.uk/view/review/3539/Sad_Day_For_Puppets_Marble_GodsBig_Waves_Single_Review.html
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Marble Gods/Big Waves - Sad Day for Puppets Single Review
Sad Day for PuppetsPhoto: Per Kristiansen linkSingle Review
"Something you've heard before....but still, like nothing else."
The shoegaze, dreamy pop of the early 90's is back. And back big time in the shape of the Swedish band, Sad Day For Puppets.
If, like me, you loved the days of Ride, Lush, The Sundays, Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine, Dinosaur Jnr,and the like, you cant help but love this group.
Ahh the memories.
Harriet Wheeler. Emma Anderson. Miki Berenyi. Wonderful!
The band have been together since 2006. They are singer Anna Eklund, guitarist's Martin Kallholm and Marcus Sangren, bassist Alex Stevenson-Metes and drummer Micael Back.
Proper 90's sounding guitars, fuzzy, feedback chords, that's the sound of the track "Marble Gods". The AA side, "Big Waves" is a more dreamy affair, a love song with layered harmonies a slower build up to yet more indie guitar strumming, beautiful in every sense. The tracks are refreshing and exciting to hear.
The single is a prelude to their forth coming debut album "Unknown Colours" which is due for a May release. Other new tracks can be heard on their myspace www.myspace.com/saddayforpuppets
They supported MGMT last year in Sweden to rave reviews, so expect to be hearing plenty more of the 'good old days.'
Its pure 90's guitar based indie rock. Love it..........
Mat Radbourne
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Source: www.thefugitivemotel.org.uk/?p=957
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Written on March 4, 2009 at 2:06 pm by Steve Welch
Sad Day for Puppets: Marble Gods/Big Waves (Sonic Cathedral)
March 2nd, 2009
5.5/6.0
Label of the moment Sonic Cathedral clearly have high hopes for their Swedish discoveries – and they have every right to on the strength of this quite brilliant double A side.
Marble Gods is a four minute wonder of euphoric joy, the kind of track best appreciated with a springy mattress. To that end, the guitar lines bounce excitedly alongside Anna Eklund’s decidedly teenage vocals, both in content and style. That’s until everything drops in tempo for a rather unexpected coda, dual six-string melodies vying for your attention in a haze of blissed out fuzz.
Counterpart Big Waves makes just as compelling listening, but for completely different reasons. A stroll-along swagger reminiscent of The Velvet Underground provides the background for Eklund to spin out a tale of lost love in the most mournful and fragile sounding way imaginable. One is almost compelled to raise a reluctant wave as she utters the final “# goodbye #“, leaving listeners wanting much much more.
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Review of Sad Day For Puppets' double A-side single 'Marble Gods/Big Waves' released through Sonic Cathedral.
The Swedish guitar underground has thrown up some magical gems in recent times with the likes of Jeniferever and Youngteam both taking significant strides via incendiary live performances and the odd breathtaking release thrown in for good measure.
Sad Day For Puppets, a quintet from the Blackeberg region of Stockholm are the latest addition to their native land's impressive CV by way of this startling double A-side that stylishly launches their reputation in UK circles. Although title track 'Marble Gods' initially saw the light of day on last year's 'Unknown Colors' long player, the fact it was only available on import meant the vast majority of the record buying public would have been blissfully unaware of its hazy beauty, which recalls the halcyon days of Madder Rose and The Pop Guns put through J Mascis' Amherst grindstone. Guitars roar and flail like its 1991 all over again, while singer Anna Eklund's delicate tones provide a sweet diversion.
Flipside 'Big Waves' reveals a more thoughtful side to Sad Day For Puppets make-up, Eklund's sister Annika adding harmonies that recall Miki Berenyi and Emma Anderson in their heyday over a chiming, reverb-laden melody. While there will no doubt be some who will say this kind of thing has been done before, in Sad Day For Puppets defence their aim isn't to re-invent the wheel, but keep it well-oiled and fit for purpose, something they achieve quite admirably throughout this seven-inch single.
Ones to watch as we hurtle through 2009 without question.
8/10
Dom Gourlay
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Source: soundsxp.com/artman2/publish/singles/Sad_Day_for_Puppets_Marble_Gods.shtml
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Sad Day for Puppets
Marble Gods Sonic Cathedral
Article written by Ged M - Mar 8, 2009
This has a comforting indiepop feel - warm and a bit gooey at the edges. Although Sad Day for Puppets come from Sweden, 'Marble Gods' sounds exactly like Teenage Fanclub if J Mascis were adding fiery guitar solos while 'Big Waves' is more delicate - part Concretes, part 60s girl groups - with beautifully crafted harmonies. The overall effect is a bit spoonful-of-sugar rich - pleasurable, but leaving you feeling slightly bloated and guilty.
********
Source: www.theregoesthefear.com/2009/01/bands-to-watch-74-sad-day-for-puppets.php
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By Steve on Tuesday, 27th January 2009 at 9:55 am
Don’t let the name put you off, Sad Day for Puppets are the latest chirpy indie band that know how to create a hit or two. The band only formed three years ago and are already tipped for numerous accolades and awards. It may be a cliche in the music world but Sad Day for Puppets have something more and different to offer than your average indie group with a fantastic mix of genre, style and tone.
Goldfrapp like vocals from Anna Eklund, twangly guitar rhythms and super-smooth melodic electric leads all help provide an exciting and enticing listen. They’ve supported MGMT and in fact sound like MGMT fronted by a woman. Each track Sad Day For Puppets have made is radio friendly and above all good enough to fill the charts with their hippy, daisy chain sound.
The band have a truly blossoming sound and the fuzzy haze that is applied on the material gives a timeless feel. As for tracks to look out for, just take your pick. "Marble Gods” and “Big Waves” are two tracks which look likely to be used to thrust the group into the limelight but the band have good consistantcy with plenty of other solid tunes like “Hush” which as the title suggests is a gentle yet upbeat feel happy track.
This Swedish group are not yet an Abba but its not hard to imagine that in a few years, these guys will be at all the festivals pumping out cheer to the audiences. Don’t they know there is a recession going on? Obviously not.
********
Source: www.allgigs.co.uk/view/review/3539/Sad_Day_For_Puppets_Marble_GodsBig_Waves_Single_Review.html
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Marble Gods/Big Waves - Sad Day for Puppets Single Review
Sad Day for PuppetsPhoto: Per Kristiansen linkSingle Review
"Something you've heard before....but still, like nothing else."
The shoegaze, dreamy pop of the early 90's is back. And back big time in the shape of the Swedish band, Sad Day For Puppets.
If, like me, you loved the days of Ride, Lush, The Sundays, Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine, Dinosaur Jnr,and the like, you cant help but love this group.
Ahh the memories.
Harriet Wheeler. Emma Anderson. Miki Berenyi. Wonderful!
The band have been together since 2006. They are singer Anna Eklund, guitarist's Martin Kallholm and Marcus Sangren, bassist Alex Stevenson-Metes and drummer Micael Back.
Proper 90's sounding guitars, fuzzy, feedback chords, that's the sound of the track "Marble Gods". The AA side, "Big Waves" is a more dreamy affair, a love song with layered harmonies a slower build up to yet more indie guitar strumming, beautiful in every sense. The tracks are refreshing and exciting to hear.
The single is a prelude to their forth coming debut album "Unknown Colours" which is due for a May release. Other new tracks can be heard on their myspace www.myspace.com/saddayforpuppets
They supported MGMT last year in Sweden to rave reviews, so expect to be hearing plenty more of the 'good old days.'
Its pure 90's guitar based indie rock. Love it..........
Mat Radbourne
********
Source: www.thefugitivemotel.org.uk/?p=957
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Written on March 4, 2009 at 2:06 pm by Steve Welch
Sad Day for Puppets: Marble Gods/Big Waves (Sonic Cathedral)
March 2nd, 2009
5.5/6.0
Label of the moment Sonic Cathedral clearly have high hopes for their Swedish discoveries – and they have every right to on the strength of this quite brilliant double A side.
Marble Gods is a four minute wonder of euphoric joy, the kind of track best appreciated with a springy mattress. To that end, the guitar lines bounce excitedly alongside Anna Eklund’s decidedly teenage vocals, both in content and style. That’s until everything drops in tempo for a rather unexpected coda, dual six-string melodies vying for your attention in a haze of blissed out fuzz.
Counterpart Big Waves makes just as compelling listening, but for completely different reasons. A stroll-along swagger reminiscent of The Velvet Underground provides the background for Eklund to spin out a tale of lost love in the most mournful and fragile sounding way imaginable. One is almost compelled to raise a reluctant wave as she utters the final “# goodbye #“, leaving listeners wanting much much more.