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THE MAHARAJAS “Just Let Him Go” MM45-009
How many nights and days did I spend listening to The Maharajas' milestone album “H-minor”, while crying rivers of tears on Mathias Lilja's (The Strollers) amazing voice, next to some Teenage Shutdown desperate killers? I must admit I was almost missing these dark times of complete moodiness, and the deep sadness only The Maharajas can project in their songs, until the one and only Jens Lindberg (Crimson Shadows, Stomachmouths, Maggots, etc.) recently sent me these two new original songs. I couldn't believe my ears when I heard they still can be as moody as hell! Both “Just Let Him Go” (Jens Lindberg) and “Tell Me” (Ulf Guttormsson) are real monsters. “Just Let Him Go” is a cosy one with a discreet organ, a binary rhythmic bass, an ear-worm chorus, and a wonderful what I'd call Greek-style guitar free of any shitty effects, while “Tell me” could be another A-side: it is powerful and resolute, offering a surprising short middle part and an unresolved ending though, which in my mind enhances the tragic character of this song. Despite its moodiness, I can't help my body from moving like a bee. Both tunes are short and expurgated from any superfluous gimmick, and they go straight to the point. The Maharajas have their own sound, their own language and signature, they're not just another neo-band stuck in the 60s; they live NOW and are modern, not MODern. Here we go with Sweden’s finest tunes by the mighty Maharajas: the new and wonderful Maharajas single “Just Let Him Go”! I am so glad to have these two songs released on Moody Monkey that I could now even cry an ocean of tears. Thus get your handkerchief ready and be prepared to be beamed back to your most tremendous pubertal days.
Label: MOODY MONKEY Records
LC: LC29508
Ref.: MM45-009
EAN (bar code): 4024572831608
Artist: THE MAHARAJAS
Record title: Just Let Him Go
Recording medium: Vinyl 7''
Date of release: 07.09.2015
Distribution: Cargo Records / Crypt Records
www.CARGORECORDS.de · www.CRYPTRECORDS.com
A side
Just let him go (Jens Lindberg)
B side
Tell Me (Ulf Guttormsson)
No record player available? Digital version also available: https://itunes.apple.com/album/just-let-him-go-single/id1009351594?v0=9988&ign-mpt=uo%3D1
OR http://www.amazon.com/Just-Let-Him-The-Maharajas/dp/B010129JSU%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q%26tag%3Dduckduckgo-ffsb-de-21%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB010129JSU
etc.
Listen to it here on YouTube (you can't view it in Germany because YouTube is obviously and unfortunately not paying their royalties to the GEMA):
THE MAHARAJAS Discography (except compilations):
“Something moody and groovy” - 8 songs, 10" Vinyl on Misty Lane Records, Italy (1998)
“Wait & Wonder" - 4 songs, EP 7" Vinyl on Loser Records, England (2001)
“H-minor” - 13 songs, LP Vinyl on Teen Scene Records, Italy (2003)
“Unrelated Statements” - 14 songs, CD/Vinyl on Low Impact Records, Sweden (2004)
“A Third Opinion” - 14 songs, CD on Low Impact Records, Sweden (2005)
“Weekend Sparks” - 4 songs, EP 7" Vinyl on Crusher Records, Sweden (2006)
“In Pure Spite” - 14 songs, CD/Vinyl on Low Impact Records, Sweden (2007)
“Sucked Into the 70s” - 4 songs, EP 7" Vinyl on Crusher Records, Sweden (2010)
“Black Box” - 2 songs, 7" Vinyl on Chaputa Records, Portugal (2013)
“Yesterday Always Knew” - 14 songs, CD/LP in Low Impact, Sweden (2014)
“Plug Sides” - 35 songs, Double LP, Vinyl on Chaputa Records, Portugal (2015)
“Just let him go” - 2 songs, 7" Vinyl on Moody Monkey Records, Germany (2015)
Present line-up:
Jens Lindberg (Guitar/Vocals/Organ); Ulf Guttormsson (Bass/ Vocals); Mathias Lilja (Guitar/Vocals/Organ); Jesper Karlsson (Drums/Percussion)
About MOODY MONKEY RECORDS:
MOODY MONKEY is an adorable young record label based in beat city Hamburg, with an obvious penchant for guitar combos featuring an organ. In general, moody garage punk with beat and sick harmonies.
This is Moody Monkey's 9th release:
MMLP-001 CURLEE WURLEE! ...Likes Milk (12'' longplayer)
MM45-001 THEE OUTLETS 1st (7'' EP)
MMLP-002 THE SKEPTICS File Under Fuzz Punk (12'' longplayer)
MM45-002 THEE OUTLETS My Monkey Man (7'' single)
MM45-004 THE TEAMSTERS Play Along With... (7'' EP)
MMLP-003 SICK HYENAS s/t (12'' longplayer)
MMLP-004 THE TEAMSTERS s/t (12'' longplayer)
MM-008 TOMMY & THE YOUTH Mean, Moody & Magnificient (7'' EP)
MM-009 THE MAHARAJAS Just Let Him Go (7'' single)
MM-010 CURLEE WURLEE! Tripsi Woman (7'' EP)
and more in the pipeline...
MOODY MONKEY RECORDS
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www.moodymonkeyrecords.com