Sister Sonny

The Bandit Lab (Five One Inc.)
by Tim Den

Sister Sonny predate most of the current Norwegian pop lords (Poor Rich Ones, Kings Of Convenience, Röyksopp, etc.), but unfortunately seem to be the least focused of ’em all. On The Bandit Lab, the band wanders through a double album’s worth of textural seas without catching much fish, often too busy appreciating the scenery and not working the net harder. Tranquil beauty might leave you flustered if there’s a magnificent song in its soul, but not when you try to make it the main attraction. Better songs are needed before Sister Sonny can match their countrymen.
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