Search - Sondre Lerche :: Pleasure

This year Sondre Lerche finally shares part two of his most ambitious musical project so far. Anchored by parallel universe-megahit 'Bad Law', 2014's remarkable break-up record 'Please' received two Norwegian Grammy nominations, as well as being described as 'a pop masterpiece' by Popmatters, who listed it as one of 2014's best records. The sequel - of sorts - is called 'Pleasure'. The heart is confused, the body is restless. It's spreading to the music, which offers hedonistic escape, ruthless self-examination, helpless indecision and - of course - tremendous pleasure. This is Sondre Lerche in limbo. Lerche seems inspired by everything from italo disco, house and techno, to artists as diverse as Broadcast, Janet, Stereolab, Madonna, and the late George Michael - always with juicy chords and grooves up his sleeve. Vocally, you could argue that Pleasure (and not 2006's Duper Sessions) is Lerche's actual crooner-album, from the way he exudes a new vocal intensity and boldness, echoing suave, conflicted pop-crooners such as Bryan Ferry and Scott Walker. Amidst wild cries of joy, claustrophobia and lust, there's an explosive, frantic energy throughout 'Pleasure' that never let's you - or the artist - off the hook.