Album Review: Dorena - About Everything And More

The Northern European region of Scandinavia is somewhat known for producing atmospheric, euphoric instrumental post-rock, with Iceland's Sigur Ros becoming the obvious examples. Sweden's Dorena continue this trend with their sophomore release, 'About Everything And More'. It can be said all the "typical" post-rock attributes are here, as 'The Morning Bus' shows; a slow-burning tempo with stirring guitars and an all-round atmospheric vibe.

Whereas 'From The Window Of My Room' is more lively with its plucky, foot-stomping tempo and quirky poppy synth keys. It shows the band in a different light and the varitation is much welcomed. As is 'In Silence', a calm number that breathes through its sustained, country-like guitar notes before breaking into 'We'll Never Meet This Young Again', a bouncy, swirling track that is a prime example of instrumental indie/pop perfection. Although the hooky pattern that the track is built around, does become slightly annoying. However the bands subtle experimentation adds colour to the track.