Pandemonium: The Singles Collection - BWO

Bodies without Organs are a Swedish (nothing like Abba though) electronic pop group, with a distinct sound that's almost impossible to describe. In a way, their music wouldn't seem out of place on an 80s compilation, with it's grand, overblown choruses and very camp videos. However, don't let that put you off. Pandemonium, while sold as a "singles collection", could have been titled as their greatest hits album. From the sci-fi styled Living in a Fantasy to the pop ballad We Could Be Heroes, this album covers all musical tastes. One thing the album can't do, but Youtube can, is show you the videos. Honorable mentions go to Sunshine in the Rain (check ...  Read the complete review

It is a shame that BWO (Bodies Without Organs) have never achieved the success that they deserve here in the UK. Huge overseas, particularly in Sweden, the group is the brainchild of Alexander Bard, formally of Army Of Lovers. Bard is the bald headed chap, vocals come courtesy of adonis Martin. Their music is best described as outright pop, with a dancey edge. It is all very polished though and benefits from superb production. Thsi collection gathers 18 of their biggest songs. 'Lay Your Love On Me' is a surefire pop stunner, an anthemic chorus and so much energy behind it. Martin's vocals are keenly delivered with a youthful exuberance. The kind of ...  Read the complete review

BWO are fronted by the annoyingly pretty Martin Rolinski, with Marina Schiptjenko on laptop/keyboard/backing vocals, and Alexander Bard, backing vocals, laptop, keyboard and producer. If you're a Eurovision fan you might remember BWO (Bodies Without Organs) from 2006, flying the flag for Sweden singing 'Temple of Love.' If not, you might remember their feverishly catchy single 'Sunshine in the Rain' that was out in the UK last year. BWO are a very unique sounding band compaired to the UK charts, bringing out songs that have twangs of Pet Shop Boys or Erasure. Definitely one of my favourite bands, but sadly an acquired taste music wise. To me this 18 ...  Read the complete review