C'mon girls! (2003) - US reviews

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Fufkin (music ezine):
«This is a great follow-up disc by a Swedish (!) quintet that features three members who are all adept at electric 12-string riffs. That means that many of the tracks are soaked in Byrds and REM-patterned chord structures. "One Hit Wonders Of The World Unite" is a dynamite track that should be burning up the radio airwaves. Jangle enthusiasts will be equally pleased with "It's A Glorious Day," "The Green Giant," "Supermarket Marianne" and "Inventory Day." Fans of the Merrymakers and the Mop Tops will love this latest contribution from chiming Scandinavia!»
Eric Sorensen (www.fufkin.com)

Not Lame Records:
«2003 release from this Norwegian power pop band. As with their debut album, Badger are terribly adept with their influences that range from classic Swedish pop sounds (This Perfect Day, Beagle, The Girls) to Teenage Fanclub, Velvet Crush and The Posies, with plenty of hints at The Byrds that dart in and out of the chord progressions (they are big fans, it's happily obvious). Their vocals are as excellent throughout as their dreamy smooth finish (reminds me of Nick Heyward in this department), but it's the sunny, shiny songs that brighten the whole affair here. It never falls into the trap of being too limp as many bands from this part of the world stumble into, the melodies are always engaging and bright, the vocals transport smoothly and easily into the listeners' eardrums. And jangle fans? Well, there's chunks and stacks of it here! Badger nails it – they have left their very strong debut, Every Other Sunday, in the dust. Extremely Highly Recommended.»
Bruce Brodeen (www.notlame.com)

Kool Kat Music:
«Their long overdue new effort does not disappoint! Beautiful, melodic songs – some guitar-led, others piano-led – that just stay with you and beg for repeated plays! Singer Havard Stangnes’ voice has a Ray Davies quality to it – so there is a definite Brit-thing going on here – Kinks/Supergrass/Prefab Sprout/Martin Newell-ish at times! It’s all good!»
Ray Gianchetti (www.koolkatmusik.com)