The world does listen, especially when a song is as intricately written as Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends’ latest single, titled ‘Världen hör inte på’. A terrific pop tune from all angles.
An indie pop outfit based in the Swedish capital Stockholm, Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends, are re-releasing their ‘Happy People Won’t Hear’, this time sung in their native tongue. ‘Världen hör inte på’ follows a Swedish tradition of peppy and bustling pop that’s melodically both indulgent and eccentric, resulting in uniformly stunning tunes that are extremely engaging.
‘Världen hör inte på’ is first and foremost defined by its snappy piece of songwriting. With its twisting and turning composition that features key changes, rhythmic twists, and melodic snaking, the song is written with superb confidence and efficiency. The performances across the song are also noteworthy in their efficiency and sublime restraint. From the fantastic piece of pop drumming, subdued and easily defining the song’s rhythmic structure, to the snappy electric guitar arpeggios and vocal harmonies, ‘Världen hör inte på’ is tightly packed with instrumental detail and melodic ideas. A fun listening.
Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends are delivering their A songwriting game on ‘Världen hör inte på’, literally translating to “the world doesn’t listen”. A beautifully paced piece of pop music that is fun, exciting, introspective, and emotionally rousing.
