Best Wishes - A Shortcut To I Was A King [preorder cd]

I Was A King. For nearly 20 years they have been a warm beating heart in Norwegian music scene, reliable suppliers of perfect pop and sonic happiness. Led by Anne Lise Frøkedal and Frode Strømstad, they have come with infectious melodic strength and rich harmonies. The formula has been a classic four-piece approach to the music. Their music has been widely acclaimed by critics in Norway, as well as in the US and UK. While perpetuating the legacy of icons like The Byrds, Big Star, Teenage Fanclub and even My Bloody Valentine, they keep playing by their own rules on each release, combining music history with a modern perspective. "Best Wishes - A Shortcut to I Was a King" collects highlights from their rich preorder cassettetalog, on wich they have collaborated with international figures such as Sufjan Stevens, Robyn Hitchcock and Norman Blake (Teenage Fanclub) to name a few. 1. Extra Number 2. Bubble 3. Here at Last 4. One of Us 5. Favourite Colours 6. .Food Wheels 7. Pet Cemetery 8. Leave 9. Best Wishes 10. Winter Sleep 11. Norman Bleik 12. Stay Warm 13. Lo Pressure 14. A Frozen Disease 15. Lighthouse