Panivalkova. Dontvori. /premium, eco-pack/. (Don't Worry)

Drums, keyboards, various (sometimes quite fanciful) percussion and singing – Panivalkova, as you can see, do without bass. A sort of a challenge. But it does not preclude: where they want to add some drive, the band does so easily and convincingly. Even on their own – while several guest musicians also contributed into recording of the album, who without unnecessary fuss or spotlights subtly influenced its diversity. Nevertheless, basically it is quite minimalist indie pop with implicit folk influences. Moreover, it is an interesting way to reinterpret the urban romance culture – adjusted for the contemporary specifics, of course, i.e. without explicit quotations from the 19th and 20th centuries. Thus even some deeply emotional experience involves self-irony – one cannot always make out where the former ends and the latter begins. Eventually, as it is in life. It is more interesting this way. And one has a choice. One can simply enjoy the concise arrangements with colorful spices. Or one can discover in these melodies, intonations, and pauses styling on the verge of grotesque. Or – one can hear stories that it is impossible to tell in any other way than this. Sentimental and ironic. And ask: why?

Premium release, includes a poster of the band.