My first exposure of this band was their live performance on the NPR Music site's Tiny Desk Concert series, which showed 2 of the 3 members playing live songs off of this album. Needless to say I was instantly enthused to find this album and give it a listen. I am an avid fan of any group/band/musician that utilizes experimental aspects into the music they have produced; and Fredrik made my interest instantly spark due to this aspect of their music.
Trilogi is actually a compilation of 3 of their 3" releases, combined for us to enjoy in one simple album. Downtrodden and based in a weird suburb of "indie rock" this trio combines a tasteful multitude of sounds that are strong together in a soliloquy of sounds and emotion intertwined with rhythms and beats based on instrumentation that sparks a simple subtle yet intense sound that can push the normal desire of a indie pop trio. With 13 tracks on their CD release, and more if you have the LP version, Trilogi sparks an artistic drive in us as listeners and has an eerie sound that I believe can urge even the darkest of music fans to find lyrics and sounds stuck in your head for the remainder of your day.
All in all, I'm not usually a fan of very many albums that can fall into the "indie pop" category, but fortunately for Fredrik, their sound transcends the connotation of that genre. Along with an album that was gotten me enthused to find more of this band, their videos don't disappoint either, adding a full spectrum of art laced intoxication.
I would encourage any avid music fan to check this out. It might not become a favorite, but I could definitely see it becoming an album/artist that more people could enjoy for their own reasons. My real only issue with Fredrik, is the fact that I don't see them being an "anytime" band, more of "in a specific mood" type sounds.
Official Score: 3.9/5
M@ Mc
