Momo gives us a musical smorgasbord in this self titled project, built around the songwriting and vocals of Annika Ovefelt. Even in individual songs, Ovefelt easily changes the styles and pace of the sound to make each cut distinctive and exciting. From jazz to grunge, to alterna pop to emo she spins, folds and mutilates the listener in a most delightful way. The addition of flutes and violin add some wonderful spices to the music.
The only complaint is one of ignorance of the language by the reviewer.
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The Phantom Tollbooth 1999Reviewed by Tommy JollyIt should be shameful for a critic to review something about which he or she knows nothing. Listening to and writing about Momo isn't quite like that, but it comes close. The music is crunchy modern rock, heavy on melody. Lead singer and songwriter Annika Ovefelt has a voice that does not allow passive listening. Her pipes show a lot of strength on "Sagan om en liten narsynt man," holding her own…
