ViBaFemBa : Aventyr   

A popular Swedish a cappella group, VibaFemba has released several CD's, of which "Aventyr" is their latest. Sweden, of course, has produced several commercially viable pop exports, notably Abba. Not having a clue about the language, we couldn't extrapolate much about the group themselves or the lyrics (their picture shows five guys). Most tracks have percussion, some of which may be an actual trap set, albeit mixed way back; most of the songs are originals, it seems (save for "Alskar Du Mig An," with music composed by Chaka Khan and Bruce Hornsby). Their harmonies suggest the Beach Boys as a significant influence, though one can detect the ghost of the Comedian Hamonists in arrangements such as "Troken Hoger" (with banjo), The group goes urban with "Jag Gillar Aventyr," a rap number.

Songlist: Under Palmer Och Blad, Klas, Finns det lite stolthet kvar (finns det ocksa hopp om battring), bland uteliggare och innevandrare, vargtimme, ja, de e lika bra a streaka, jag ar det fulaste som finns, bredvid, alskar du mig an, froken hoger, jag fillar aventyr, w.a.o., lyrisk sang

ViBaFemBa : Forsta   

This is one of the notable Swedish a cappella groups.They were formed in 1985 and, to date, have four cds on their discography. On this one, F-rsta, we find covers of Sweden's popular music, several originals and one tune we all know, the Beatles "Blackbird". Though we speak no Swedish there continuously snatches of melody which are tantalizing in their familiarity. "Asfaltvisan" is an obvious comedic tune, funny without knowing the language!These are very accomplished singers and worth it if your interest is in either contemporary or international music.

Songlist: Krakbegravningen, Makten at Skogen, Har du Kvar din Roda Cykel, Asfaltvisan, Valles Drom, Somliga Gar Med Trasiga Skor, Jag Sag, Fa Farre Farst, A Ente Flottar Ja Te Sjoss, Blackbird, Sudda Sudda, Jag Vill Ha En Hund En Bla