Sweden’s own madman, Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends (aka Alien Friend), keeps serving it hot, even with “Sing-Along Songs.” This guy just wrapped up “No Sweets For E” two years ago, a throwback to 1950s Americana vibes. But now? He’s done a complete 180, mashing up punk, power-pop, and gritty folk-rock like he’s tossing ingredients into a mixer after a wild night out. Buckle up, buttercup – Alien Friend isn’t hither to hold thine hand.
Remember REDMOON? That Swedish rock band that used to tear up stages? Well, Alien Friend was their guitar-shredding, anthem-belting frontman. Now he’s flying solo, and boy, is it a trip. “Sing-Along Songs” is the perfection of his previous path. There’s these organ riffs that would make The Doors’ Ray Manzarek grin from ear to ear. Speaking of that organ – hot damn! It’s hiding in the mix like your weird uncle at a family reunion, adding this ghostly, retro vibe without hogging the spotlight from the guitars. Hamza Sharkas from RockerMagazine hit the nail on the head – it’s like musical sleight-of-hand. You don’t even realize how much that organ’s doing until you really listen for it.
Now, don’t let that “sing-along” title trick you. It’s this wicked smart contrast – you’ve got these tunes paired with words that’ll make you do a double-take. The whole track is one big beautiful mess of contradictions. Writing, composing, arranging, producing – Alien Friend does it all, and it shows. Every single element of this track feels good, like he’s the ringleader of his own personal musical circus. Sure, “Sing-Along Songs” nods to the ’70s and ’80s, but don’t think for a second it sounds old. The production is sleek as hell, the energy never lets up, and those hooks. will. cut. you. deep. It’s like they’re flipping off nostalgia, showing how you can take those old-school vibes and make them sound fresh and ballsy.
Look, Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends are not joking – they aren’t. Whether they’re dipping into Americana or hinting at some weird Swedish folk stuff, Alien Friend just won’t stay in one lane. We’re giving this 9 out of 10 face-melting guitar riffs. Do yourself a favour and stream “Sing-Along Songs” right now. Seriously, your playlist could use a kick in the ass.
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