ESPEN ERIKSEN TRIO - What Took You So Long LP
On their second album this most melodic trio continue in the same tradition as on their highly acclaimed debut from 2010, a tradition that implies typically Scandinavian elements such as folk music, melancholia and the deep woods. In that respect itÂ's fair to say that he belongs to the same tradition as Tord Gustavsen and the late Esbjörn Svensson, even Jan Johanson in some respects, but without sounding like any of them. ItÂ's also fair to say that the trioÂ's less is more approach is in stark contrast to many contemporary piano trios, with shorter tunes and strong focus on melodic content. On âWhat Took You So Longâ you will find eight new Eriksen compositions and two quite unlikely cover versions. âOsloâ, the lovely and captivating track that ends the album, was written in the shade of 22nd July and captures both grief and optimism in a simple and unsentimental way. Will also be available as a 2LP addition with a different sleeve. This includes their first album "You Had Me At Goodbye" and full mp3 download of both.
