Efterklang

with Slaraffenland

at Metropolis

(Tue 27th Apr 2010 / 8pm / £8 adv)

One of those special bands who blaze their own creative path and conjure up live shows that involve big joyful feelings. Efterklang are a expressive, expansive (7 to 12 members jumping all around the stage) and beautifully choreographed band in their prime. This majestic ensemble have performed with Britten Sinfonia at the Barbican and alongside peers such as Tortoise and Peter & Heather Broderick. Now with a more rocking, widescreen live sound and show, which is in keeping with the high pop perfection of their tantalising new album ‘Magic Chairs’ just out on 4AD.Efterklang’s third full-length album is the most ‘band-like’ to date and this is from ‘a band’ who tour a lot – like lots, change shapes, swoop instruments, hook up with orchestra’s, bring in special guests and make beguiling video art films. What we mean is… this band is ‘band-like’ they are a focused, highly creative team that delivers in style. This collection of songs is made to be heard loud and fulsome in a room full of people high on the bands energy and zest of life and playing their music worldwide. Magic Chairs is the closest they’ve got to a straightforward album of songs, with quirky rockers such as ‘Scandinavian Love’ and the cinematic ‘Modern Drift’ adding to the groups outstanding set of song to sweep the listener away from this world and into Efterklang’s technicolour version.