Sonata Mix Dwarf Cosmos Explained

Sonata Mix Dwarf Cosmos
Type:Studio album
Artist:Susanna
Cover:Sonatamixdwarfcosmos.jpg
Released:08-20-2008
Genre:Pop & Jazz
Length:48:10
Label:Rune Grammofon (Norway)
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Sonata Mix Dwarf Cosmos (released August 20, 2007 in Oslo, Norway) is the third album by Susanna, also known as Susanna and the Magical Orchestra, released on the label Rune Grammofon (RCD 2066).

Background

This is the first album release as Susanna. It is a collection of original songs composed by Susanna, David Wallumrød (track 4) and Øystein Greni (track 7). Joined by a number of the elite jazz and prog rock musician of Norway, including her husband record producer and guitarist Helge Sten, pianists Morten Qvenild and her brother Christian Wallumrød, bassplayer Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, and drummer Pål Hausken, with guitarists Øystein Greni and Ola Fløttum, thereminist Barbara Buchholz and harpist Giovanna Pessi guesting on one song each.[1]

Critical reception

The AllMusic reviewer Ned Raggett awarded the album 4 stars,[2] and The Guardian reviewer Jude Rogers awarded the album 5 stars.[3]

Track listing

(All original songs composed by Susanna, except track 4, collaborative work with David Wallumrød, & track 7, collaborative work with Øystein Greni)

  1. "Intruder" (5:26)
  2. "Born In The Desert" (3:39)
  3. "Hangout" (5:36)
  4. "People Living" (3:35)
  5. "Stay" (4:59)
  6. "For You" (3:24)
  7. "Better Days" (3:21)
  8. "Traveling" (5:04)
  9. "Demon Dance" (3:29)
  10. "Home Recording" (3:20)
  11. "We Offer" (3:44)
  12. "Lily" (2:34)

Musicians

Credits

Notes

Tribute

In 2017, American singer Bonnie 'Prince' Billy released the album "Wolf in the Cosmos" that covered Susanna's album in its entirety.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Susanna: Sonata Mix Dwarf Cosmos (2007) . Musical reviews . John . Kelman . . 2007-09-10 . 2014-04-14.
  2. Web site: Susanna, Sonata Dwarf Mix Cosmo Review . Ned . Raggett . . 2007-12-14 . 2014-04-14.
  3. News: Susanna, Sonata Dwarf Mix Cosmo Review . Jude . Rogers . Jude Rogers . . 14 December 2007 . 2014-04-14.
  4. Web site: Susanna – Sonata Mix Dwarf Cosmos . 20 August 2007 . . 2014-04-14.
  5. Web site: Bonnie 'Prince' Billy — Wolf in the Cosmos . 17 November 2017 . . 2018-04-23.