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Fever Ray — Triangle Walks
Album: Fever Ray
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Total ratings: 1726









Released: 2009
Length: 4:18
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An apple and a berry plant
Comes with a house
On the grass
Who is that
To come by my house

Stands outside my window
Sucking on the berries and
Eats us out of house and home
Keeping us awake
Keeping us awake

Can I come over, I need to rest
Lay down for a while
Disconnect
The night was so long
The day even longer
Lay down for a while
Recollect

Five AM
Out again
Triangle walks
Magpies, I throw sticks at them
They laugh behind my back

Getting a feeling
Maybe I will dream again
Having that feeling
When there's no one awake
No no one awake

Can I come over, I need to rest
Lay down for a while
Disconnect
The night was so long
The day even longer
Lay down for a while
Recollect
Comments (175)add comment
 flyboy wrote:
Need a segue to/from Alt-J's Tessellate to keep with the triangle theme.
 
 
Also interesting: Alt-J's "Tessellate" strongly sounds like "If I Had A Heart", the first song on the Fever Ray album.
 ckcotton wrote:
Please play this between the hours of 3-5 am pacific.

I can't bear it during waking hours


If you had more than 2 hours sleep you probably wouldn't be so grumpy :)
 flyboy wrote:

Need a segue to/from Alt-J's Tessellate to keep with the triangle theme.


Or today from Beck's Soldier Jane; Bill is the master.
Top-notch segue, Bill!  

Beck "Soldier Jane" --> this.

You clearly worked hard to get the sonic effects of "Soldier Jane" to mesh almost seamlessly with the effects at the start of this song. The two songs could be next to each on the same album.


 flyboy wrote:
Need a segue to/from Alt-J's Tessellate to keep with the triangle theme.
 
Exactly what I was thinking/hoping for... but no.  *sigh*
Solid 8. Perfect example of why I listen and support RP!
 Narocircus wrote:
Sounds like the knife ..
Thats Why i submit. Happy day
 "Karin Dreijer (aka 'Fever Ray') was one half of the electronic music duo 'The Knife', formed with her brother Olof Dreijer."
Need a segue to/from Alt-J's Tessellate to keep with the triangle theme.
A nice palate cleanser after Ke$ha!
It's like a hi fi version of The Goonies video game music
Great! ♥
 Emwolb wrote:
I'm suddenly in the mood for a spicy tuna roll and sake
 
Good call (last year). Does have sort of a Japanese-folk sound to it.
Sounds like the knife ..
Thats Why i submit. Happy day



Lots of Fever Ray today, cool!
lovely!
I'm suddenly in the mood for a spicy tuna roll and sake
 rdo wrote:

We are really close to the 10k mark here in the US for peak spans...9881 Americans as I write this.  I have not seen over 10 k before. There are about same number from rest of world.  My guess is here in the US we have many many more options--we like freedom and options here, unlike Europe where they want the state to run everything.
 
{#Cheesygrin}{#Lol}{#Bounce}
This truly made my day! I guess this count doesn't include people connecting through VPN, as well as the one connected while you're sleeping...you know they wake up during your night elsewhere, on this round sphere of ours
As for the "state runs everything" mmmmmmmouaaaahahahahah, so utterly funny!

Love the song by the way!

Friday morning in Beijing (where the state runs everything too...)
 
 bodyschool wrote:
Anyone reminded of Stewart Copeland - The Rhythmatist?

 
I love that album, but not really hearing it here.
 arserocket wrote:
I'm in my trailer and I'm lovin this - we be dancin (in a strange form that is)

 
Of course you're in a trailer... where else would u be?
Billy I'm impressed they once opened for the Cowboy Junkies. Great thanks 
More of a Man Ray fan meself.
Anyone reminded of Stewart Copeland - The Rhythmatist?
Bill, you just said she has a horrible voice, but it matches perfectly with the sound and then you are playing Victoria Williams with You r loved all the time... Something I really don't understand...
Fever Ray is playing with the voice in a very artistic and visionary way. They do something special, not taking care of risks.
and then there is Victoria Williams on heavy rotation *shakingmyheadspechlessandinwonder* {#Stupid}
By the way, could you please delete Victoria? {#Bounce} 
Still haven't heard The Knife on here yet. Considering how often tracks from this record pop up I'd think you dip into the much larger catalog of them for something similar. 
Based upon title alone: This begs to be followed by "Alt-J" Tessellate!
Superb album.
 CamAM wrote:
The dude below me is not worth responding to.

 
That's why he is called "Poacher"
I like the music. But do not like the voice. so I do not know how to rate this. I keep it open. Would be a 7 or 8 with the voice of maybe Grace Jones.
The dude below me is not worth responding to.
 rdo wrote:
We are really close to the 10k mark here in the US for peak spans...9881 Americans as I write this.  I have not seen over 10 k before. There are about same number from rest of world.  My guess is here in the US we have many many more options--we like freedom and options here, unlike Europe where they want the state to run everything.
 
Pfffft! I just spat out my nice cup of tea!

Freedom and options in the USA? Good grief man, do you have ANY idea what you just said? The USA is just about now on par with North Korea in terms of freedoms and options!

A genuine laugh out loud moment from Poacher Mansions.  
 Webfoot wrote:

Is this sarcasm?  If it is, it's pretty funny.

 
Germany also wanted to be an island in the past, only the needed extension failed.
 
 bitbanger wrote:

Sorry but I have to mention: There is a habit I've seen with a number of Europeans where a trait demonstrated by single American becomes a broad generalization about the entire American society.

This behavior often demonstrates a particular ignorance of the United States and the complexity of the American culture.

Not necessarily saying that this is the case here.

 
Is this sarcasm?  If it is, it's pretty funny.
 ckcotton wrote:
Please play this between the hours of 3-5 am pacific.

I can't bear it during waking hours
 
that's fine with me! 3-5 am pacific is when in europe "my" waking hours take place & i voted this song a 10... :o)
I'm in my trailer and I'm lovin this - we be dancin (in a strange form that is)
 Poacher wrote:

You do realise there are more people listening to RP outside of the USA than in it? 

Please try to think global. . . insular thinking is one reason why American policy is so distrusted throughout the world. 

Thank you 

 
Sorry but I have to mention: There is a habit I've seen with a number of Europeans where a trait demonstrated by single American becomes a broad generalization about the entire American society.

This behavior often demonstrates a particular ignorance of the United States and the complexity of the American culture.

Not necessarily saying that this is the case here.
 Poacher wrote:

You do realise there are more people listening to RP outside of the USA than in it? 

Please try to think global. . . insular thinking is one reason why American policy is so distrusted throughout the world. 

Thank you 

 
We are really close to the 10k mark here in the US for peak spans...9881 Americans as I write this.  I have not seen over 10 k before. There are about same number from rest of world.  My guess is here in the US we have many many more options--we like freedom and options here, unlike Europe where they want the state to run everything.
hmm interesting sounds
sounds so mediocre that it becomes amazing! 2.
 Poacher wrote:

You do realise there are more people listening to RP outside of the USA than in it? 

Please try to think global. . . insular thinking is one reason why American policy is so distrusted throughout the world. 

Thank you 

 
Oh lord....
The original poster simply asked that this be played during hours when they are sleeping.  So that they don't have to hear it.  What does that have to do with the time of day in Bangladesh, Burma, Bangkok, Bhutan or Brussels?  Freaking nothing.  The guy/gal just doesn't want to hear this song.  Maybe your global RP masses will love it. 

(back to the music) Oh, and hey, a Fever Ray song that I don't hate as much as that other one that gets so much play on here.  How cool!
I'm always curious what Bill will choose to follow Fever Ray with.
Nice sound, I'm thinking about using it for my next Miami Vice episode. 


Isn't wonderful that Yoko Ono can still record music at her age ??  {#Eek}
 alexkala wrote:
While not a masterpiece, it's very different and interesting .. eclectic indeed!  Enjoyable.  Nice beat to it.

 
Agree. {#Sunny}'Beat' is often morphed into rhythm for many people, observed among the folk I know. For me the pulse is the (heart)beat and the rhythm covers the feel, the instrumentation, the layering and the overall effect, long before I try to get the lyrics, if there are any. Enjoy.

GREAT!


 alexkala wrote:
While not a masterpiece, it's very different and interesting .. eclectic indeed!  Enjoyable.  Nice beat to it.
 
Agreed
 ckcotton wrote:
Please play this between the hours of 3-5 am pacific. I can't bear it during waking hours
 
You do realise there are more people listening to RP outside of the USA than in it? 

Please try to think global. . . insular thinking is one reason why American policy is so distrusted throughout the world. 

Thank you 
7 ??  What was I thinking?  "9"
Incredibly energetic music.
Keep playing it Bill !
Absolutely can't stand this.  Her voice gives me the heebee geebees.
It's like Gamelan on antibiotics.
A solid "meh".

Ah, Dengue Fever is next on the playlist! {#Mrgreen} Cheers, Bill!
While not a masterpiece, it's very different and interesting .. eclectic indeed!  Enjoyable.  Nice beat to it.
Sounds like Black Sabbath's "Planet Caravan" when you play the 33 1/3 at 45.

Seriously.
 ckcotton wrote:
Please play this between the hours of 3-5 am pacific. I can't bear it during waking hours
 
You might be able to if you slept for more than 2 hours... {#Mrgreen}
quirky and cool
Please play this between the hours of 3-5 am pacific.

I can't bear it during waking hours
I known that voice.....I'm sure I known that female singer....{#Ask}
Radio Paradise is full of good surprises.
Fever Ray rules!
 Shawnmcc wrote:
I think she must have swallowed the cat. Voice lessons maybe?
 
I could list dozens of successful singers with odd and interesting voices.  I happen to think her voice is odd and different enough to be unique.  Sure, she may not be the best singer out there, but I'd bet she's better than you.

Certainly better than I.

I was slow on board with this group, but they are growing on me. This is the song that did it.
 Cynaera wrote:
Something about the whole ambiance of Fever Ray just kicks me in the kidneys (in a good way.)  I love this music. It's eerie, eclectic, and motivating. Every time I hear one of their songs, my brain starts creating ideas for short stories or kitchen organization. Don't ask - it'd only give you a headache. {#Sunny}
 
Album bought and loved as well; ideas for short stories or kitchen organization-hilarious.

 gumbo73039 wrote:
Album bought, loved it. Family all grabbed it for the iPods. Say no more.
 
{#High-five}

Something about the whole ambiance of Fever Ray just kicks me in the kidneys (in a good way.)  I love this music. It's eerie, eclectic, and motivating. Every time I hear one of their songs, my brain starts creating ideas for short stories or kitchen organization. Don't ask - it'd only give you a headache. {#Sunny}
I think she must have swallowed the cat. Voice lessons maybe?
 Dillinquent wrote:
 bigB_3 wrote:Absolutely!
Sounds a lot like The Knife (Heartbeats).

There's a good reason for that.... 
 


So orrect!
 
dasfeuer wrote:

LOL
 


Similar to The knie. Also Sweidish.

Like  this tune!
Empty, too much "pling plong"....:-(
There is very definitely some creativity going on here.  Very unique.  Very good.
Another gem from sweden, nice tune.
 rob3000 wrote:
bjork+depeche mode
 

No, no that cannot be, this is good.


Swedish electronic artist Karin Dreijer Andersson
sounds a bit like Buffy Sainte-Marie
 Dillinquent wrote:
 bigB_3 wrote:
Sounds a lot like The Knife (Heartbeats).
There's a good reason for that.... 
 
LOL

7 {#Arrow} 8

{#Shifty}

bjork+depeche mode
 scrubbrush wrote:
this is what yoko ono wanted to sound like
 
now THAT'S funny!

this is what yoko ono wanted to sound like
LOVELY...
Reminds me of mature Tegan and Sara voices.....
 bigB_3 wrote:
Sounds a lot like The Knife (Heartbeats).

There's a good reason for that.... 


 swelements wrote:
that album is in my very heavy rotation since its release. awesome stuff!

 
{#Yes}{#Arrowu}
Terrific CD!

Sounds a lot like The Knife (Heartbeats).

that album is in my very heavy rotation since its release. awesome stuff!

 cattail321 wrote:
IT'S  JUST CALLED "COCONUT"  BY HARRY NILSSON   CLASSIC STUFF,,,TOO BAD YOU IS STUPID OR TONE DEAF OR FROM ASSHOLEVILLE....AND I BET HE GOT MORE CD'S OUT THERE THEN YOU DO  DORKOGEEK ( THIS IS MEANT FOR ONE PAGE DOWN.... NOT BUSINESSGYPSY)

 
Aah, bless. Have you had your medication today?
Santogold?
 Forest267 wrote:
Would be interesting to follow this with "Walking in your Footsteps" by The Police...
 

Yeah, I'm hearing it too.
 bubink wrote:
I thought this was Teagan and Sara until I checked...  hmm...  could pass for T&S...
 
EXACTLY what I was thinking. How sure are we that this isn't Fever Ray feat. Tegan and Sara?

In any case, very cool song. 
Makes me think: Laurie Anderson and Siouxie, produced by Brian Eno

If you like that mix, buy the CD, it is good.
 cattail321 wrote:
IT'S  JUST CALLED "COCONUT"  BY HARRY NILSSON   CLASSIC STUFF,,,TOO BAD YOU IS STUPID OR TONE DEAF OR FROM ASSHOLEVILLE....AND I BET HE GOT MORE CD'S OUT THERE THEN YOU DO  DORKOGEEK ( THIS IS MEANT FOR ONE PAGE DOWN.... NOT BUSINESSGYPSY)

 
Businessgypsy wrote:
Dude... no. He didn't mean it, Harry.


 

Please don't forget to take your "stop the voices" pills before posting on the internet.


IT'S  JUST CALLED "COCONUT"  BY HARRY NILSSON   CLASSIC STUFF,,,TOO BAD YOU IS STUPID OR TONE DEAF OR FROM ASSHOLEVILLE....AND I BET HE GOT MORE CD'S OUT THERE THEN YOU DO  DORKOGEEK ( THIS IS MEANT FOR ONE PAGE DOWN.... NOT BUSINESSGYPSY)

 
Businessgypsy wrote:
Dude... no. He didn't mean it, Harry.


 

jehahn wrote:
...(Although, both are better than my all time least favorite "Lime in the Coconut"...)
Dude... no. He didn't mean it, Harry.


 cohifi wrote:

I was just trying to figure out what style this was.  {#Ask}
 

Karin Dreijer Andersson and Olof Dreijer defy classification.
 gumbo73039 wrote:
Still listening to this album 3 months on, recommended if you like this style!
 
Sold! {#Sunny}

 gumbo73039 wrote:
Still listening to this album 3 months on, recommended if you like this style!
 
I was just trying to figure out what style this was.  {#Ask}
Makes me appreciate Yoko......
 Proclivities wrote:

Doesn't that make it new and possibly innovative as well?{#Stupid}
I guess it's a matter of semantics.
 
Ha! Got me.

Still listening to this album 3 months on, recommended if you like this style!
 fredriley wrote:

Kraftwerk? Freiwillige SelbsKontroller (apologies if I've got the spelling wrong)?

 
Rammstein, Scorpians, ...

 DaveInVA wrote:
Their music is always pretty good until she starts singing (or whatever that caterwauling is) ...

I like her singing. 


 bubink wrote:
I thought this was Teagan and Sara until I checked...  hmm...  could pass for T&S...
 
She is WAY more interesting than Tegan & Sara. . .


Their music is always pretty good until she starts singing (or whatever that caterwauling is) ...


From 9 to a rare 10 for me. 

If you like this then I really, really recommend the album. 
"Described by Filter magazine as "sublime and magically creepy," Fever Ray continues to take us down another luminous path with the third single, "Triangle Walks" off her self-titled album"

Emphasis on CREEPY
I thought this was Teagan and Sara until I checked...  hmm...  could pass for T&S...
 fredriley wrote:

I think it's a woodcut by the anarchist Clifford Harper as it's very much his style, but I can't be sure. If I see this CD in the shops I'll have a look at the sleeve.
 
www.mander.nu
Between this and her other song, I want to shoot myself. This one is better than "When I grow up", but not better enough to deserve more than a 1. (Although, both are better than my all time least favorite "Lime in the Coconut"...)

 
Album made Hype Machine's top ten in the recently posted Zeitgeist 2009. Something.
....{#Stupid} ..... {#Rolleyes}
{#Drunk}... again?
fresh!
Sounds like a female version of David Byrne
Would be interesting to follow this with "Walking in your Footsteps" by The Police...
 Poacher wrote:

 . . splendidly bonkers and brilliant production. 
 
Someone just wrote my epitaph...

I like it, much, a seven.
 treehugger wrote:
If Cyndi Lauper and Paul Hardcastle had a love child that was adopted and raised by Björk, and later grew up to be a indie artist, I think they would probably sound a lot like this. 
  LOL

 fran_tarkenton wrote:
Love that album cover!
 
I think it's a woodcut by the anarchist Clifford Harper as it's very much his style, but I can't be sure. If I see this CD in the shops I'll have a look at the sleeve.

Album bought, loved it. Family all grabbed it for the iPods. Say no more.
If Cyndi Lauper and Paul Hardcastle had a love child that was adopted and raised by Björk, and later grew up to be a indie artist, I think they would probably sound a lot like this. 
Cool set of music Bill:

Fever Ray - Triangle Walks
Peter Gabriel - The Rythm of teh Heat
Imogen Heap - The Walk