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Peter, Bjorn And John - Writer’s Block

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While we could suggest stalking the drummer it's probably best to go and buy the album. You'll be getting a treat.

Pop law dictates in every boyband you must have a favourite member. End of. And yes, while Swedish three piece Peter, Bjorn and John (does what it says on the tin folks) aren't your usual matching outfit and hypo dance routine types there's certainly oodles of pop tucked in their melodious ware.

So, with pop law in mind we draw your attention to drummer John Eriksson. Certainly the best member - what with his a bit dancey, a bit jazz laid back drum work- he proves the distinguishing mark in the trio's light harmonious bumbles.

And it's not just that whistling surprise 'Young Folks' that's standing out here either. Yes, the fragility lent by rent-a-Swede ex-Concretes lady Victoria Bergsman does make for a super cute affair, but the deadpan bob of 'Amsterdam' works just as well with floaty backing vocals only occasionally popping in to brighten things up.

Sounding a bit like an optimistic Morrissey – yes we know it's hard to imagine – in parts on 'Objects of My Affection' and a folk robot at others on 'Start To Melt' and 'The Chills', the trio's pounding then skitting about creates the cold of the latter's title with oodles of character.

While we could suggest stalking the drummer it's probably best to go and buy the album. You'll be getting a treat. Rating: 8/10