Ultrasport - Nothing Can Go Wrong

High speed jangle pop from Finland brought to you by way of Japan. Appropriately, Ultrasport's sound comes from somewhere between Keigo "Cornelius" Oyamada's first band the Flippers Guitar and Finnish organ quirksters Karkkiautomaatti. Think of bouncing guitars and the quick pitter-pat of brushed drums, eccentric organ styling, backing vocal choruses that might have come from surf rock, twisting flute action, and endearingly humble lyrics tumbling sing-song style from the young pipes of four fine Suomi lads. Scandinavian pop is sweet, and on their debut album Ultrasport are hell bent on proving that there's more to the "genre" than Sweden and the Kings of Convenience. Still, fans of Sweden (whose Seashells would make a great reference point) and the Kings are hereby advised to take note. Echo that for the Lucksmiths, the BMX Bandits and early 22-Pistepirkko. 10 songs, 2 of which are previously unheard, 4 remixed and 4 re-recorded (and rearranged) versions of songs from the band's 3 sold out EPs.