Mando Diao – MTV Unplugged – Efter solnedgången (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 40:52 minutes | 853 MB | Genre: Alternative Rock
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About a year ago, Mando Diao were invited to another MTV Unplugged concert, after they had already given a very successful concert with English material in 2010.
This time the focus was on all the Swedish material recorded over the years, with an emphasis on the albums “Infruset” and “I solnedgången”. The band recorded at the majestic former Eric Ericssonhallen church in central Stockholm and also invited a number of guests on stage, including Ane Brun, Kristofer Greczula and Jacqline Moss.
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Mando Diao – Boblikov’s Magical World (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/88,2 kHz | Time – 27:49 minutes | 476 MB | Genre: Alternative Rock
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Mando Diao have always been free spirits. They have always gone their own way, resisted authority and enjoyed the hedonistic side of life, elements which have contributed to the band’s successful and musically extensive career which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
The character Boblikov, the symbol of Mando Diao’s new album “Boblikov’s Magical World”, represents the persona we all carry inside of us that likes to turn things upside down – the little devil on our shoulders. He isn’t evil; he’s simply looking for advantages and to manipulate things in his own favor.
As the mastermind behind his enterprise, he is not usually in the spotlight. This anonymity gives him a sense of security and respectability even though he is involved in some shady business…
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Mando Diao released World’s First Pop Album in Auro-3D® Immersive Sound!
Title: Mando Diao: Ælita
Released: 2014
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Issued: Germany | Universal Music
Duration: 00:54:30
A lot has been written about Mando Diao; Sweden’s cockiest band, the endless touring, the international success, the fashion icons. The path from the first album “Bring’em In”, the pursing media feud with Kent, to having European radio’s most played song in 2009 has been a long and arduous adventure.
The statistics are an impressive resumé of productivity. Since 2002 Mando Diao has made 7 studio albums that have sold more than 2 million copies worldwide. The last album “Infruset” with the Swedish lyrics from poet Gustaf Fröding was a cultural phenomenon in Sweden, selling 4 x platinum and being number 1 for 17 weeks. In their career they have played more than 1500 concerts in more than 30 countries and are festival headliners across Europe. Their videos have become viral phenomena getting more than 7 million views on YouTube. They have release a B-side and a Greatest Hits collection and even an MTV Unplugged album and DVD. Many contemporary bands have come and gone but Mando Diao has continued to reach new heights and re-define popular music. (more…)