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Genre: Rock-Psychedelic-Pop
Label: Killer Cobra
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Tracks

1. Mellow My Mind
2. Dare to Lick (Hunter's Red Sleeve)
3. Release the Colors in Me
4. The Winding Stairs to Dawn
5. Hung Up On a Dream
6. Astral Girl
7. Hotel of Your Mind
8. The Love of Illusion
9. Unreal City
10. Pretty Vacancy
11. Sting Me
12. La Fleur Fatale

La Fleur Fatale
Silent Revolution

Single "Dare To Lick (Hunter's Red Sleeve)"
Full Album Out October 1st

It’s fitting that this review goes up during the big Beatles week with the release of their re-mastered catalog and Beatles Rock Band. Of course, what band hasn’t been influenced by the Fab Four in some way really? Even if they deny it not one of us hasn’t been effected by their sound in some way. But Swedish rockers La Fleur Fatale are not just the Swedish Oasis (though they do sound like the brothers Gallagher at times).

On their second release, Silent Revolution, you’ll hear many familiar sounds and styles. Be it the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Stone Roses, Super Furry Animals, or, fellow countrymen, Soundtrack of Our Lives, just to name a few. Still, you hear influence, and not imitation on this psychedelic, brit-pop album. Its smooth sounding, with a spacey feel, yet is still relatable and well understood. It’s doesn’t go into those weird and confusing areas that often coincide with trippy recordings.

All of the songs on Silent Revolution are good, and they vary enough that I find it hard to believe that there isn’t something here for everyone. Be you a Beatles fan or a Stones fan, you’ll still find something to your liking (which has always seemed improbable). Personally my favorites are “Hung Up On a Dream” and “Unreal City”, but it really depends on your mood with each listen. La Fleur Fatale keep the songs fresh with the varied rhythms, production, and instruments from song to song.

I had to admit, I am not a fan of the album title though. It seems if I was a band, my revolution would be LOUD, not silent. I can’t help but penalize the review a little for it. I mean if you were making music, the last thing you would want your revolution to be is silent, right. Still, do check out Silent Revolution. It is remarkable how La Fleur Fatale can be rock and mellow, familiar and not, and new and old all at once.

Kevin Kozel-MuzikReviews.com Staff

September 9, 2009

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Track Of The Day: La Fleur Fatale

A Swedish band that aren’t ultra-heavy or fluffily melodic? Yep, they do exist. Meet La Fleur Fatale, who provide our latest Track Of The Day. Click here for previous Tracks Of The Day.

Think Opeth’s most psychedelic moments, stretched even closer to the style of late 1960s San Francisco ambience, add in a touch of quirkiness and finesse, and you have the band just about taped.

The foursome – Alexander La Fleur on vocals/bass, Joakim La Fleur on guitar, David La Fleur on organ and Kristian La Fleur on drums – claim to be influenced as much by lifestyle as music. So Timothy Leary and multi-coloured raincoats are very much part of their artistic ensemble.

New album Silent Revolution, on Killer Cobra Records, is a left-field wink in the direction of Porcupine Tree, Radiohead and Pure Reason Revolution. But it has a unique and tempting energy.

Download the song Hotel Of Your Mind at www.lafleurfatale.com/hotel_classicrock.zip

For further info, go to www.myspace.com/lafleurfataletheband