Naid Discography of CDs

Eponymous eight-track CD from Naid, who did remixes for fellow Swedes the Cardigans. Dark dance from Sweden. Known for his remix work for the Cardigans.

Audio Mixer: Martin Landquist. Recording information: Cosmos Studio 1; Cosmos Studios, Stockholm, Sweden; Kosmic Music Studios, Varadaiyapalem, India. Arranger: Martin Landquist. Personnel: Hanna Ekström, T. Balaji (violin); Beata Söderberg (cello); Martin Landquist (keyboards). Additional personnel: Shruthi, Saindhavi, Ghayathri (vocals); Martin Landquist (programming); Beata Söderberg.

Naid CD discography Eponymous eight-track CD from Naid, who did remixes for fellow Swedes the Cardigans. Dark dance from Sweden. Known for his remix work for the Cardigans.

Naid albums A forum for Swede Martin Landquist, Naid regresses to the late '70s/early '80s for melodic, often dreamy techno dance music. Similar to Depeche Mode, Landquist and his guests add relatively soulful vocals to his synths, resulting in an inviting and undoubtedly retro sound almost entirely out of step with the band's 2003 contemporaries. Although the title track was a moderate dancefloor hit, the bulk of the disc is less dance and more trance, with the majority of the second half devoted to ballads. Some, like "This Could Be the First Day," have a yearning Howard Jones feel, but Naid's sound is more haunting, with ghostly female backing vocals adding an ethereal element. Think Tears for Fears, Pet Shop Boys, or Human League and you're in the ballpark. Paul Weller during his Style Council phase is also an influence, and Landquist's vocal on "So Free" is eerily reminiscent of the singer/songwriter. Although the techno beats resonate through most of the songs, this is less an album to dance along with than to listen to, preferably with headphones. It exudes a cushy, warm sound that belies its all-electronic composition. Songs don't stand out individually yet meld into each other, creating a disc that is greater than the sum of its parts. Those enamored by old-school European techno will be drawn to Naid's charms. Others may find the approach pleasant yet dated and derivative. ~ Hal Horowitz Additional personnel includes: Hanne Juul (vocals); Magnus Koch (guitar, programming, background vocals); Stockholm Session Strings (strings); Lars Jonasson (bass, drums); Peter Fors (bass). Producers: Martin Landquist, Magnus Koch, Attila Cederbygd. Personnel: Martin Landquist (vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, programming); Stockholm Session Strings (strings); Daniel Karlsson (electric piano, Fender Rhodes piano, Clavinet, synthesizer); Lars Jonasson (drums). Audio Mixer: Martin Landquist. Recording information: Atlantis Studios, Stockholm, Sweden; Freser Gelter, Stockhom; Primal Studios; Tommens Stuga, Stromstad. Photographer: Gösta Reiland. Naid: Martin Landquist (vocals, guitar, keyboards, programming).

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