Sune Rose Wagner

Falls short of The Raveonettes

     

This is Sune Rose Wagner's debut solo album. Having said that and listened to it repeatedly for a couple of weeks now, I can say that it is still better than 90% of music out there. However, being that I am a music snob, I believe everything I listen to is already better than 90% of what's available. His album sounds sincere, is easy to get through and is reminiscent of a surfy 60's sound (similar to The Raveonettes). All the lyrics (and song titles) are in Danish, so I don't understand a word on the album. I think that speaks to the quality and originality of an album if it is enjoyable despite being in another language; if music is good, it's good, it shouldn't matter if it is sung in a different language. Lastly, I often feel that if an artist from an established band goes solo - particularly the primary creative force of the former band - her/his solo material sounds an awful lot like their other band. This is certainly true with Wagner's album. At times it sounds like it is missing Sharin Foo (from The Raveonettes). I would still recommend this album, but better yet stick to The Raveonettes (as I'm sure you already listen to them if you've searched Sune's solo album).