Dont let the name fool you.
The Perishers, who hail from Umeå, Sweden, are not some kind of Nordic black metal band. The quartet, consisting of Pehr Åström, Martin Gustafson, Thomas Hedlund, and Ola Klüft, is much more likely to woo its audiences with its melodic, guitar-driven indie pop.
On their newest album, Victorious, these pop tendencies are put to good use. From the summery, Fountains-of-Wayne-ish Carefree to the infinitely hummable la-da-das of Is It Over Now? the band provides a listening experience that is often catchy, but never boring. Though the general tone of the album may be a bit bittersweet on the second track, Klüft sings Im sure well grow, but well never bloom again the songs never wallows in clichés.
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Claire Orpeza * * * * * * * * * * * *The Perishers @ MySpace