Martin Rössel - Kär 7" 1990

I could say a lot of things about martin rössels late eighties solocareer, but i wont. lets just say that he released three solo LPs and a lot of singles. one lp on gothenburg alternative label Radium Records and the other two on one of the majors, CBS. this single, however, taken from his last LP, Resan, is an excellent exercise in silly pop music. i first heard the title track in frispel, a weird program on the swedish national radio, and looked for it for many years until i found out he was a member of a early eighties band and finally i managed to find this record. its so silly its brilliant! the b-side is quite good as well, a bit synth-flavoured and all.
SVEN, TJENA!

Lars Cleveman - 100 Wars Of Jesus Christ 7" 1986

Second single from Cleveman's solo career (although most of Dom Dummaste plays on this record), with a remake of what would have been their biggest "hit", jesu kristi 100 krig. this time in english and with a new arrangement, leaving a bit of the pure synth joy that was the original and updating it to 1985. the b-side shows cleveman at his most john cale-ish, drenched in traditional blues, something im not especially fond of but overall its a great performance. also, its produced by one of the best producers in sweden, johan vävare. if you like DDs vision of the world theres no turning back now, get this as well.
I KNOW WHO YOU ARE

Lars Cleveman - Cleveman LP 1985

If you loved Lars Clevemans single or his parts on Revolverkäke youll love this as well. another slice of minimal synth goodness that, as usual, should be selling on ebay for 100000000$, but as its been almost forgotten since its release i guess its no surprise most people havent heard this. So, this is great synth-based heaven, with Lars voice as good as it always is. Sometimes, though, he fumbles a bit with the english language, but its ok, since hes such a great singer. The music reminds me a bit of Cluster and similar kraut-electronica at times, but also of DDs contemporaries of the time. Just like Martin Rössels solo-LP this was released on DD-records and recorded in Martins private studio. Do not miss this, its GREAT!
MY BEST FRIENDS ARE THOSE WHO DIED

Lars Cleveman - The Ghost 7" 1984

Up for grabs today is Lars Clevemans first solo output, a single released on Dom Dummastes own label DD records. this should please all minimal synth collectors with its mellow synths and lars' great vocals. the b-side is a remake of the title track off Revolverkäke and i think it beats the original many times over. also, ive just heard that a book is in the making, in time for DDs 30th anniversary, so stay tuned for more information on that or check their site again. more cleveman coming soon...
BARNEN SÖRJER VID HANS GRAV

Martin Rössel - För Mycket Tid LP 1983

If you liked martins side on revolverkäke youre in for a treat here, as most of the material here is in the same vein. from the funny, country-parody "vardagsproblem" to the haunting "nina" (a sort of remake of lilla fågeln on revolverkäke, dedicated to his sister), expressing a mature depth in songwriting that he never really managed to live up to on his later recordings. mostly its brilliant in its lush pop-format, expressing a wide range of emotions. theres even a fine cover of satellite of love, another wink to his ancestors, lou reed and the velvet underground. highly recommended!
KLOCKORNA DOM BARA RINGER

Martin Rössel & The Dum-Dum Boys - Pablo Picasso 7" 1982

For some reason Martin Rössels first solo-single (if you could call it that, as i guess most of the other dom dummaste most likely appears here, although under weird pseudonyms) was released on Pulsating Beat, a label managed by a fanzine from Linköping called Jörvars Gosskör (most famous for spawning popular culture-tabloid writer jan gradvall). nevertheless we get two great covers of DDs favourite artists, pablo picasso originally by jonathan richman and heartbreak hotel in a version much more a cover of a cover, namely john cales version of elvis classic hit. and as you can see from the fantastic cover its a great one, with dark synths and even a guillotine played somewhere along the lines.
P-P-P-PABLO PICASSO

(M Som I Maskin, Mördare M.M. CD-R 2008)

Ok I promised the guys in this band to publish their new album on this page, so if youre just interested in the old quality stuff scroll up and download martin rössels first excellent single. but if you want to hear some new sounds from my hometown you could always try to listen to a few tracks on this release. if you can get past the horrible vocals and lack of structure i think theyre quite ok, heavily influenced by the golden years 77-83 and all. with drum machines, vintage synths and very odd production. apparently they inprovise all their songs live in the studio! and if you happen to like some of this im sure they will be glad to hear it from you, just visit their myspace (or leave a comment here).
M SOM I MASKIN, MÖRDARE M.M.