Mando Diao Are In 'Bring Em in' album

"The best thing that can happen is if we sell 20 million copies. The worst would be that no one gets it. But I definitely believe in world domination. We have the songs to do it."

Mando Diao have no doubts about it as they go about to conquer Europe.

Emerging, as it seemed, out of nowhere in the spring of 2002 Mando Diao immediately made a huge fuzz as they displayed a refreshing sort of self confidence and sincerity (slander, if you will) towards their Swedish counterparts. While those concerned were slightly less amused it sure turned the public eye towards Mando Diao.
As it turned out they soon put their money where their mouth was.

Mando Diao were hardly getting settled in as the next big thing when they were invited to join the Hellacopters and renowned Swedish acts Kent and Th?str?m on a joint tour that took them around Sweden. By the end of that
tour they were adored by the thousands.
Something that were vividly expressed by their fans exhibitioning their assets at concerts - the girls by bearing their breasts, guys by giving them the finger. It's easy to see why - the girls wants to be with them, the boys just wants to be them.

The debut album Bring 'Em In were released to critical praise, and they soon embarked on their own tour, once again stirring up rave reviews.

Anyone who isn't convinced by the album might change his mind after seeing them live. Here the music take all new shapes and transforms into a punkier appearance, and, bassist Carl-Johan Fogelklou is sure to lose more brain cells during a twelve song set, than Evander Holyfield would during 12 rounds of heavy weight boxing. He'll probably shed some blood along the way too. Or as they say themselves:
"No one puts as much heart and soul into the performance and lose control as we do. The Hives are five mannequins in comparison."

Consequently, any alternatives as to making it big don't really exist in their minds:

"It will work, otherwise I'm chocked," says outspoken singer Gustaf Nor?n. "The album easily has the potential of a million seller. I'm imagining a Mando-mania sweeping across Europe. Everyone thinks we're great, and that's
because we are."

They definitely have a point. Someone dubbed their music "Beatles jamming with Sex Pistols". Add some blues and feverish soul to the mixture, grab it by the collar and drag it into the 21st century, and you pretty much get the
picture.

Singers and songwriters Gustaf Nor?n and Bj?rn Dixg?rd share duties - Gustafs' voice is the roaring howl of a mad bluesman, while Bj?rns' is that of soul.
Most part of the album are demos recorded in a basement in their native town Borl?nge.
"Some think it sounds retro, but the only reason is we didn't know how to turn the knobs. We were playing on our own worn out instruments or borrowed vintage equipment. The point is we made an album that is damn good. So what if it sounds 60-ies or 70-ies, it's still a damn good record. Anyhow, the bands of today are so produced you can't tell what songs they're playing."

It took thirty years, but ex songwriter marvels Lennon/McCartney might have found their heirs. Nor?n/Dixg?rd too is a force to be reckoned with. Songs like Sheepdog, Motown Blood or Sweet Ride should all be mentioned alongside the greats the next time you list your all time favourites.

"We honestly believe our record is better than anything by the Who. Or the Kinks, or the Small Faces, for that matter. It is more even than many of the Stones' or Beatles' records."

And it doesn't end here:

"You can tell our debut is made by teenagers, we've evolved since recording it. In our minds we're already working on our second album" - That is "second coming" to you.

And, to put an end to it, about the name: "We're sure it means something in some language, but who cares?"

So, Bring 'em In. Cause if you don't, they'll huff and they'll puff and they'll literally blow your house in. Brace yourself, because Mando Diao is about to knock you off your feet.

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