Senior
Röyksopp are set to release the counterpart to last year’s critically acclaimed Junior album on the 13th September. More introspective and freeform than its poppier partner and fully instrumental, the Nordic electronic pioneers Svein Berge and Torbjorn Brundtland recorded Senior at the same time as Junior and it finds Royksopp in fine form.
Royksopp explain:
The two albums (‘Junior’ and ‘Senior’) have a kinship, in that they represent Röyksopp’s two very different artistic expressions. ‘Junior’ – with emphasis on vocals, accessible melodies and harmonies, has the energy, the inquisitive temper and confident “hey-ho, let’s go!”-attitude of youth, whereas ‘Senior’ is the introverted, dwelling and sometimes graceful counterpart – brimfull with dark secrets and distorted memories, insisting “I’m old, I’ve got experince…”. Senior’ is furthermore an album about age, horses and being subdued – with devils breathing down your neck.
Senior was written as a complete set of tracks, each designated to take a specific part in the bigger piece. All individual tracks have been made with the intent of coexisting with the other tracks on the album.
Each track is equally as important as its predecessor and successor. We feel that none of the tracks should be regarded outside of this context, ie. separated from the rest of the album. Quite a “brave”/stupid thing to do in this day & age of iPods and cherrypicking, one might suggest. We couldn’t agree more – hell that’s even probably why we did it.
Senior is forthcoming 13th September on Wall Of Sound UK, PIAS Europe, EMI Scandinavia & Japan, USA TBA.
You will be able to Pre-order Senior right here on Royksopp.com, if you aren’t already a Member, just sign up in the Members area or submit your email address below to be alerted as soon as Senior is available to pre-order and listen.
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Album tracklisting:
1. …And The Forest Began To Sing
2. Tricky Two
3. The Alcoholic
4. Senior Living
5. The Drug
6. Forsaken Cowboy
7. The Fear
8. Coming Home
9. A Long, Long Way
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So excited for this
So so so excited!
July 3rd, 2010 at 5:56 am
YAY!
Finalmente! And it’s all instrumental, I’m very excited about that!
July 4th, 2010 at 6:53 am
♥
July 4th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
As much as I love Junior, this is the album of my soul. Subdued, experienced and moody? Sounds like the perfect man for me!
July 4th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
USA TBA? Nooooooo!
So, will I still be able to buy it from this website, even if I live in the U.S.
record labels can be kinda funny about what region gets what and when.
Anyway I can wait for your new album. What ever the sound is I know I wont be disappointed.
LOL at you ”The album has arrived” video:)
July 8th, 2010 at 6:28 am
Hi rpaloalto, yes this should be available worldwide
July 8th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
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July 14th, 2010 at 9:11 am
oh yeah !
13 september, can’t wait couse at this day I have birthday and Senior will come… what a great day will be at 13.09
Thanks! Cheers from Poland!
July 14th, 2010 at 9:46 am
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July 14th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Com certeza será um som fantástico! Mal posso esperar para ouvir esse lançamento… estou ansioso!!!
Será que vocês poderiam vir para o Brasil? Estou esperando por vocês, Svein e Torbjørn! ;D
July 16th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
your music soothes my soul.
July 16th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
September… too long to wait guys !!!
July 28th, 2010 at 11:36 am
Can’t wait for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 28th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
SIETE MITICI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 14th, 2010 at 10:31 am
I Love Royksopp !!!!!!
September 3rd, 2010 at 4:32 pm