Beginning as a Swedish shoegaze act in the early 2000s, The Radio Dept. has gradually morphed into a bona fide dream pop wonder, and incidentally, Labrador Records' most popular band. Their most recent album, Cling to a Scheme, is their finest yet. It still features some fuzz from the guitar and drums, but there are now gratuitous amounts of synthesizer and classic Billboard hooks. I don't know how many days or weeks the summer season lasts in Sweden, but these guys are the ones to put on repeat when you're out and about under the bright sun. Recommendations:
Albums: Cling to a Scheme (2010), Pet Grief (2006), Lesser Matters (2003)
Tracks: Heaven's On Fire, Never Follow Suit, David, The Worst Taste in Music, Where Damage Isn't Already Done
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