When Scandinavian bands sing in their native language, whatever music they're playing takes on a slightly sinister, dark aftertaste. It was different with Abba, where the songs sung in Swedish sounded like children's songs, even though they were about heartbreak, separation and betrayal. "Pakten" is an irresistible banger in terms of style, but because the individual syllables of Swedish don't quite fit the beats, this song takes on a very individual direction. You feel like you're trapped in one of those endless forests in central Sweden and are being pursued by a horde of bloodthirsty animals that chase you straight into a dark moor, where you then drown miserably. Yes, stoner rock can sometimes give off Charles Manson-like vibes and sound dangerous. Probably because the band's name means forest cult. The album will be released in autumn, and it will be the perfect soundtrack for this time of year.
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