La Fleur Fatale is a psychedelic, power pop & full-on rock band that emerged from the wreckage of one of Sweden’s most promising bands, Planet Superfly. That dysfunctional and psyched-out arrangement came to an end in 2006, but resulted in a new, glorious, musical dawning with a spectacular sunrise largely due to the arrival of new manager, Papa Bear. His spiritual, inspired and highly persuasive methods led the musicians to put aside their differences and embark on a psychedelic journey of sound after years of apathy and opiate-induced confrontations.
La Fleur Fatale is both behind and ahead of its time, riding high on the upcoming wave of the psych revival. Their 60s-inspired groove is embraced by the younger generation of today and those who actually saw that original era bloom. “Night Generation” is an album that has a feel of the 60s, but looks toward the future. The first single from the album, “Children of Neon Lights”, was heard all over Swedish TV when it was used in the trailer for the launch of a new national station, TV4 Sport.
Following radio support in the US & Canada (WNYU, UIC FM Chicago, CIUT Toronto, WPKN Bridgeport, KAOS Seattle, Radio Free Phoenix, LUVER San Francisco, Psychedelic Velveeta, WKAI Minneapolis, to name a few), the band was invited to support the Electric Prunes on their US spring tour in 2009.
The album has been subsequently released in Germany, Holland and got worldwide distribution by Cargo Records. La Fleur Fatale toured the UK in July last year to promote the release of the album there and enjoyed early rave reviews and airplay on XFM, Radcliffe & Stuart (BBC Radio 2), BBC 6 Music, Express FM and Total Rock Radio. BBC Radio 2 continued to it an airing, with Maconie & Radcliffe shortlisting the single, “Night Generation” for their Single of the Week.
Since that time, the synch success has continued:
*Album track, “Straightway Ride”, is included on a compilation album that one of the country’s leading health care providers gives as a gift to patients and clients. David LaFleur says, “Glad we're helping people to heal.”
*Two tracks from the album are used on the soundtrack of film maker Peter Svensson’s documentary on competitive windsurfing and its biggest star, Marcilio Browne, “Committed Reloaded”.
*“Sunshine Underground” was used in the trailer for the film “Die Hard” on North American television network AMC.
*New fans and friends, The Electric Prunes, included tracks on their Viva Radio show, broadcast in all American Apparel stores.
*American Airlines played “Sunshine Underground” on all its in-flight podcasts reaching over 4 million passengers.
While recording the second album, “Silent Revolution” for release in October 2009, La Fleur Fatale was asked to write and record a new single for inclusion on influential psych web site Trip Inside This House’s “Summer Solstice 2009” compilation. They obliged, and their song, “Trip Inside” is available exclusively when downloading the album free at http://tripinsidethishouse.blogspot.com
As the band’s growing following on MySpace (they were recently included in the bestofmyspaceuk.com podcast as voted by listeners) and overwhelmingly positive response from the public and media all over the globe for their debut album, “Night Generation” shows, La Fleur Fatale is blooming beautifully.
Band Members
Alexander La Fleur – Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar Joakim La Fleur – Guitar David La Fleur – Organ, etc Kristian La Fleur – Drums, Backing Vocals
Influences
Timothy Leary, Hunter S Thompson, Kinky Friedman, Papa Bear, Entoxication, Beer, On The Road Madness, The Opposite Sex, Lester Bangs, More Beer, Late Night Sessions & Multicolored Raincoats.
Press quotes on “Night Generation”
“We both really like this album” – Mark Radcliffe & Stuart Maconie, Radio 2
"They even boast an impressive arsenal of melodic hooks, all dressed up in tight harmonies. 8 out of 10" – Hugh Fielder, Classic Rock
"Their evident humility is unnecessary given the quality of their songwriting. 4 out of 5 stars" - Gerry Ranson, Rock N’ Reel
“A glorious listen.” – Press Association
“I just had to see what all the fuss was about, and why a Swedish band with a French name was getting rave reviews for playing West Coast America psychedelic meshed with the best of Britpop. Almost instantly after pressing play I could see exactly where this was leading me. Yes, La Fleur Fatale live up to the sensation they are quietly causing.” – Jeff Perkins, US syndicated Eurorock column (BlogCritics.org)
“An upbeat, uptempo record which will find favour with the indie crowd and will probably be at a festival near you in next summer (if there’s any justice).” – Americana.com
“Swirling (organ), crunchy power-chords along with sunny vocal harmonies are set to please many tastes… this debut could easily sneak up the international charts before you know it.” – Popism.com
“For a young band from Sweden they have an extremely polished sound with carefully arranged vocals. A range of instruments are employed to give variety and texture… This isn't self-indulgent psych noodling like the Britpop boys, these guys want to have hits.” - Shindig! Magazine
“Simply, a killer/indie psyche-rock album” – Subba-cultcha.com
“It has been a long time since I heard this sound. La Fleur Fatale from Sweden has restored my faith in music. This CD contains rock ‘n’ roll with a sound that is instantly reminiscent of the 60s, yet modern and fresh.” – MuzikReviews.com
“Night Generation, diversely unfolds using wistful sitar instrumentation, coming on to you as if it were a soundtrack, but leading into a song that could bring out the stars in any night sky...” - Girl About Town Magazine(US)
“Swedish psychedelic indie rock with sweeping guitars, cute organ leads, and memories of the coolest party none of us were invited to.” - Rumblefish.com
“This album could well become one of those essential purchases for the summer of 2008 and, in consequence, will surely be heard booming out of iPods everywhere. Maybe there is a future for pop music after all.” – BluesBunny.com
“My producer loved this album so much, he stole my copy! Can you please send me another one?” - Geoff Dorsett, Express FM
When you get the new album there will be an adress in the letter to a zip file that contains album cover.
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