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MAKAJODAMA
"Makajodama" (The Laser's Edge;
2009)
Reviewed by Christopher J. Kelter
Makajodama is an instrumental post-rock/progressive
band hailing from Sweden. The music on this self-titled debut really defies
description in the sense that any label would simply appear as an all too
convenient (and somewhat inappropriate) way to describe the band. This is not to
say that Makajodama are plying their trade in a wacky, disparate combination of
sounds – indeed, this debut features a different approach.
A lot of the post-rock styled bands I’ve heard recently feature a more prominent
influence of jazz. However, this is not the case with Makajodama. Makajodama’s
sound is rooted in the classic progressive rock style – yet it is unique in the
way the strings and other unconventional instruments suggest a truly symphonic
style. Makajodama is global without being tribal, unconventional without being
unlistenable, and unique without being off-putting.
“Makajodama” was produced by Nicklas Barker (Anekdoten).
Makajodama is Mathias Danielsson on guitar, bass, organ, pedal steel, and
percussion; Karin Larsdotter on cello and percussion; Johan Klint on violin and
organ; and Matthias Ankarbrandt on drums and percussion. Guests include
Michel Reisler on agogo, Lars Tillberg Galsgaard on berimbao and pandeiro,
Tobias Wahlstedt on flute, Christine Jost on bassoon, Gustav Nygren on
saxophone, and Stian Grimstad on sitar, tuba, and baritone horn.
For more information visit
http://www.myspace.com/makajodama.
Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the cover makes you wanna hurl.
Copyright © 2009 by R. Scott Bolton. All rights
reserved.
Revised:
11 Nov 2024 12:14:36 -0500.
