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The new album 'The Descendant' coming later this year.

I quite liked the first one, but it lacked one or two real killer tracks. Hopefully the new one will be a step up, as they have a good sound

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I had no idea they released an album back in 2020. I've been waiting all this time. It doesn't help that I could never remember their name. Guess I have some catching up to do. 

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On 2/11/2023 at 5:13 PM, KarpetRydOFunk said:

I had no idea they released an album back in 2020. I've been waiting all this time. It doesn't help that I could never remember their name. Guess I have some catching up to do. 

Yeah and when you google their name you get....lets say...mixed results :blink: 

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Yeah and when you google their name you get....lets say...mixed results :blink: 

Just a bunch of photos of @Geoff. 

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Just a bunch of photos of @Geoff. 

You know this very well, my furry little friend. Your insatiable appetite extends far greater than what I send you in our private messages. And I like it. 

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New album coming June 9 through Target Records.

Press release:

A strong debut demands a strong follow-up. The pop/rock sextet BOYS FROM HEAVEN are now ready with their sophomore album, “The Descendant”.

The group, though still faithful to the 80’s AOR universe, has found greater inspiration in a more atmospheric sound, where dreamy pads, punchy synthesizers and drum machines are blended with the band’s organic and authentic sound.

All musical elements have been meticulously crafted in this incredibly detailed production, which is mixed and mastered by Erik Martensson (Eclipse, Ammunition, etc.).

On “The Descendant”, Boys From Heaven present the sonic equivalent of cruising back to the future, straight to the arcade hall, on to the drive-in cinema, and back home to mend a broken heart.

“With this release, we have made an album that doesn’t just draw its inspiration from the 80’s, but also takes the listener through an array of emotions analogous with this period of music”, keyboardist Mads Noye offers. “The album takes you on a trip from the classic Kenny-Loggins-workout-montage heard on the track “Saling On”; to the sobbing-by-a-rainy-windowsill, 80’s pop banger “Sarah”; and everything in between. Above all, the songs on the album take you on an emotional rollercoaster – and that’s what we are best at!”.

For “The Descendant”, the Danish boys decided to approach the recording in a different way, opting for a more intimate setting. “We know from experience that the tracking process is the longest when crafting an album, and also the most important. Because of this, we didn’t want to book an expensive studio and feel pressed for time and money”, lead singer Chris Catton explains. “We wished to record as much of the album ourselves as possible, so we had time to polish all the details that are part of writing a great, coherent record. Therefore we chose to record the album in my studio in Copenhagen, giving us the opportunity to care for even the smallest details of the album. This, of course, means very little if you don’t have the right producer who can take the recordings and bring the songs to the next level. That’s why we teamed up with Erik Martensson of Eclipse who, it must be said, certainly lives up to his reputation with this impressive production”, he concludes.

“The Descendant” will be released on LP (180gr black vinyl, limited to 300), CD and digital formats via Target Records on June 9th, 2023. 

”The Descendant” tracklist:

1. Sailing On
2. Make It Right
3. Sarah
4. Endless Love
5. Last Time
6. Circles
7. The Dream Is Gone
8. Too Far Gone

Lineup:
Mads Noyé – keyboards
Mads Schaumann – guitar, vocals
Søren Viig Mathiesen – drums
Chris Catton – lead vocals
Jonas Klintström Larsen – saxophone
Morten Bille – bass
 
 

 

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This is a really strong album and one of the best of the year so far. It's criminally short at only 31 minutes, but it's top quality and anyone with a penchant for all things Westcoast, Toto and lite Scandie AOR should check this out immediately...Super stuff

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On 7/4/2023 at 10:58 PM, Jez said:

This is a really strong album and one of the best of the year so far. It's criminally short at only 31 minutes, but it's top quality and anyone with a penchant for all things Westcoast, Toto and lite Scandie AOR should check this out immediately...Super stuff

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Yeah, some nice stuff on here - especially 'Sailing On' and 'Sarah.' Nice sounding album. 

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