Name: Ritual Union
Brand: Little Dragon

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Limited edition

Release date

2011-05-22

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The Orchard

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Little Dragon

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Electronic

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Peacefrog

Little Dragon is an electronic music band based in Gothenburg, Sweden. The group consists of Swedish-Japanese singer Yukimi Nagano on vocals and percussion, along with her close high-school friends Erik Bodin on drums, Fredrik Källgren Wallin on bass, and Håkan Wirenstrand on keyboards.
Known for their unique blend of electronic and pop sounds, Little Dragon has gained international recognition for their captivating performances and infectious melodies. With a career spanning over two decades, the band has released multiple critically acclaimed albums and collaborated with renowned artists such as Gorillaz and SBTRKT.
From their early beginnings in the vibrant music scene of Gothenburg to becoming a global sensation, Little Dragon continues to push boundaries with their innovative soundscapes and thought-provoking lyrics. Their music resonates with fans worldwide, making them a must-listen for any electronic music enthusiast.

Peacefrog is a UK independent label that was started in 1991 by Pete Hutchison and Paul Ballard. They have been releasing various styles of electronic music since their inception. The label was named after the track Peace Frog by The Doors, which can be found on their album Morrison Hotel.

In 1996, Paul Ballard decided to leave Peacefrog Records, leaving Pete Hutchison as the sole owner and operator of the label. Despite this change, Peacefrog continued to thrive and release groundbreaking electronic music.

With over three decades of experience in the industry, Peacefrog has established itself as a respected authority in the world of electronic music. Their diverse roster includes talented artists from different genres within the electronic music spectrum.

2011 was a stellar year for Little Dragon, and it seems the torch paper of wider acceptance has truly been lit. Collaborations with Gorillaz and David Sitek, celebrity fans in Big Boi and ?uestlove, and a burgeoning broadsheet love-in: three is definitely proving to be the magic number as the Sweden-based four-piece ready their third LP. With no shortage of charm, the band should ease their way into many an audience's affections.From the opening chimes of title-track, 'Ritual Union' is an effortless exercise in economics. Nothing is wasted nor added needlessly for effect, and it's an album that revels in clean, crisp production. Driven by skittering percussion and an impressive BPM heartbeat, this set could feel cold and mechanical; but even with an electronic influence stamped throughout, there's a sense of craft and warmth, largely owing to Little Dragon's enduring attention to detail and members' session musician past. It's these lovingly constructed backdrops that give 'Shuffle a Dream' mass pop appeal; 'Crystalfilm' its seductive, honeyed melodies; and 'Summertearz' its offbeat, tribal lilt. Then there's Yukimi Nagano's husky-yet-girlish vocal, a constant highlight in its own right, weaving amidst shape-shifting passages of minimal funk, dreamy pop and electro soul, adding a pleasantly saccharine topping to an already satisfying LP. But perhaps what's most satisfying is that, much like Little Dragon's slow-burning career, 'Ritual Union' is so wonderfully unassuming. There's no signature statements; no desperation to blow you away in the opening few tracks before settling into an album of mediocrity and mundane fillers. Instead, it serves up numbers like the sumptuous pleading of Please Turn; the TVOTR-do-dubstep of 'Precious'; and the sparse experimentation of 'Brush the Heat', a cut that would have Jamie XX purring. And it's this uncompromising consistency, masked by the band's playful imagination and born from an unerring commitment to their art, which makes 'Ritual Union' so rewarding. This band's gradual edging over the precipice of mainstream acceptance has been richly deserved; now, everyone should hear this dragon roar.

Ritual Union

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