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Like other Swedish bands such as The Legends and The Mary Onettes, The Bell harbors a deep nostalgic fascination with mid-late ‘80s British alternative rock. Vocalist Mathias Stromberg has one of those slightly dark, dusky voices, similar to Guy Chadwick of The House of Love, that seems perfectly suited to the panoramic guitars and dramatic gestures that were staples of that classic era. I wish I weren't so inclined to play "spot the influence" with this LP, but it’s hard not to when the pensive jangle of "I Need Nothing" immediately brings to mind The Sound and the melodic bass and chiming keyboards of "Gone For Days" recalls The Cure. Make may not be terribly original, but it’s competent and compelling throughout, and well worth a listen.

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