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Sunday Music Spotlight - The Floor is Made of Lava

April 13, 2008 in Music, Spotlight by Sean | No comments

Danish rockers The Floor is Made of Lava

They’re loud. They’re crude. They’re Danish. They’re The Floor is Made of Lava.

They’re also relative newcomers, only forming in March 2006. It hasn’t taken long for them to make a name for themselves however. As a matter of fact it only took them four months to secure a record deal and crack the top 5 of the Danish charts? Why? Are they musical wunderkinds? Doesn’t seem like it, thought they’re certainly competent. No, it’s not their overwhelming musical ability that’s propelled them to such quick success. It’s their ability to create upbeat songs that make you move like the floor is in fact made of lava.

They released their first album All Juice No Fruit in October, and it sounds kind of like a Scandinavian version of Arctic Monkeys. Meaning it’s eminently head-bobbable, it’s over quickly, and they drop references to Ikea into the songs.

The Floor Is Made Of Lava - Do Your Sister

“Took a wild guess I’m guessing I kissed her. Knock yourself out, I’d do your little sister”. See, I told you they’re crude. Most of the lyrics are pretty nonsensical, but damn is it catchy.

The Floor Is Made Of Lava - Pick Up A Shovel

For some reason I have a really hard time understanding the lead singer. I guess it could be because he’s Danish, but I don’t think that’s it. All I really get out of this song is a good beat and “it’s a long way to China, so pick up a shovel”. Works for me.

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