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September 16, 2008August 17, 2009

BIG COMPETITION!

Win 13 Cd’s from great Swedish artists!
As you all know I’ve been doing all of the 12 tracks from my latest album “Jonestown” as small video duets with 12 of my favorite Swedish artists.

Now it’s time for all you guys and gals out there to compete for albums from all these wonderful artists. You have the chance to win 13 CD’s, one from each of the artists including a signed copy of my latest album “Jonestown”.

All you have to do is to answer one question and message me the answer with a short note about why YOU want to win this great collection of Swedish music.

This is how to do it:
1. List 5 artists and the name of the video/song they did with me from my latest album “Jonestown” (You can find the videos under my videos on myspace)
2. Message me the answer together with a small note of why YOU want to win this great collection of 13 CD’s.
3. Directlink to my mail. Click here to send your answer.
— MESSAGE ME THE ANSWER IN PRIVATE ON MY MYSPACE PROFILE —
http://www.myspace.com/sofiatalvik

The winners will be informed early next week by message on MySpace.

If you don’t want to rely on luck to get a signed copy of my new album you can order signed CD’s directly from me here:
http://www.sofiatalvik.com/shop

Good luck!
/Sofia Talvik

September 12, 2008August 17, 2009

Get a discount in the new shop!

Be one of the first 50 customers in my new shop and get a â‚¬2 discount on any purchase! We sell all three albums signed and we ship world wide!

This is how you do it:
1. Go to http://www.sofiatalvik.com/shop
2. Add the items you want to your cart.
3. Go to your cart.
4. Enter JONESTOWN in the voucher code window.
4. Go to check out and enter the shipping details.

Some reasons to buy “Jonestown”:
“Sofia Talvik är helt underbar!” 4/5 SmÃ¥landsposten
“Sofia Talviks starkaste fullängdare hittills. Just go for it girl!” 4/5 Groove
“Jonestown” är Sofia Talviks genombrott.” 4/5 Nerikes allehanda
“With the release of Jonestown, Sofia Talvik easily gets over the idea of the difficult third album and turns out a collection that eclipses her first two.” Ninth space
“It sounds entirely original and, more importantly, rings true.” CD Baby, Editor’s pick

September 9, 2008September 17, 2012

Rave review from Ninthspace

I just got this lovely review from Ninthspace! Thank you so much! 🙂

“I guess, by the time a musician gets to their third album they know whether it’s going to work out for them. Not writing, recording and touring as a hobby, but embracing their talents and working with something that’s turned out to be innate to their existence. There are perhaps a handful of musicians that I could categorise in such a way.

With the release of Jonestown, Sofia Talvik easily gets over the idea of the difficult third album (younger sibling of the difficult second album) and turns out a collection that eclipses her first two. Opening track and lead single As Summers Pass recalls the past with its acoustic progressions, but the subsequent song My James Dean is astonishing.

Because it’s not what you’re expecting. Sure it has these synth pads that appear to hang over from its predecessor, but the guitar loops lower, more geared towards grooving. The best way I can describe it is the merging of the droning synth-rock of Stereolab and the sub-Spektor inclinations of El Perro del Mar with piano too.

Over the top of this comes Sofia’s outstanding vocals and a plaintiff declaration that I’m not that special. But she is.

May 10, 2007June 30, 2009

Review from BluesBunny

BluesBunny takes on the new album and gives it 4 carrots:

Sofia Talvik & the Tallboys, Street of Dreams, Makaki Music 2007

“Street of Dreams” is the second album from Sweden’s Sofia Talvik. This album is 13 tracks of quirky love songs that run deeper than they seem.

Highlight was the single “It’s Just Love” featuring Bernard Butler. Swooping and dramatic, this song is a convincing demonstration of the talent of those involved. Not that the rest of the album disappoints. “I Won the First Prize Tonight” sounds like a pleasant folk song but the lyrics are altogether darker. “Holding Your Hand” also sounds lightweight and fluffy but is in fact a touching commentary on the search for a soulmate. Ending on the bluesy “So Good to Me”, she tells us of the search for happiness once more. Unlike many of her contemporaries, Ms Talvik does not give us easy answers. There are no simplistic love songs here. Things do not often work out but we should never give up hope.

Charmingly performed and a fine example of the genre, this album makes for a pleasant and enjoyable listen. We think that a lot of people will like this release. Nothing offends here and you get a nice, warm feeling from it but it does bear up to closer investigation. There is a lot more substance there than the first listen indicates. Well worth tracking down therefore and adding to the collection. Available from her website.