BLUES PILLS RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR "GYPSY"

Several months ago I had my first listen to Blues Pills with no idea who they were but I’m a sucker for the blues so just judging by the band’s name I figured it was one of my less risky bets. As it turns out I was off the mark. Yes, Blues Pills play the blues and well, but what I didn’t expect was for them to be so damn good. Blues Pills sound like someone did a little witchcraft, or I guess I should say necromancy, by raising Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix from the grave except for the fact that the graveliness (Is that a word? Is now.) is gone from Janis’ voice so maybe Elin Larsson is her grandchild or something. Where Janis’ voice was burned out from chugging Jack Daniels like water, Elin’s is gritty but not yet grizzled.

INTERVIEW WITH BLUES PILLS' ELIN LARSSON AT SUMMER BREEZE FESTIVAL

Elin Larsson spoke with 'The Blog of Rock' backstage after Blues Pills' performance at Summer Breeze Festival. Watch the video below...

Blues Pills' debut studio album has entered the American Billboard Heatseekers chart at #78 after charting at #4 on the German charts which is very strong for a new band.

“We simply don't know what to say, words can't even express how we feel, ” states the band. “Thank you for the love and support! We love you back."

REVIEW: BLUES PILLS [SELF-TITLED]

REVIEW:

BLUES PILLS

SELF-TITLED

NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS

BY ERIK SUGG

 Oh, Sweden. Cold, Scandinavian country of the northern hemisphere known for its socialism, potted herring, beautiful women, and its friendly, near-timid, residents whenever they’re not shooting their prime minister. Sweden is also known for music–well written and well executed music, often rivaling seminal musical countries like the United States and England. Whether it’s classic Swedish prog groups like November or Kebnekaise, death metal bands like Entombed or At the Gates, retro garage rock like the Hellacopters and The Hives, or the current wave of doom traditionalists like Graveyard and Witchcraft, it’s doubtful you’ll find a music lover who doesn’t celebrate at least one Swedish group in their catalog. Besides, everyone has a secret soft spot for Abba, right?

Blues Pills is the latest talent to blast out of Sweden and into our collective orbit, (although the band technically features members from all over the globe). The band emerged in 2011 and immediately took the European festival scene by storm with their good looks, their flowing locks, and their ‘69-era Fleetwood Mac-infused sound. If you’re reading these words, rolling your eyes and groaning, “Just what need… ANOTHER Swedish retro band,” just stop there. These soulful, psychedelic blues rockers will make you eat those words. Blues Pills is inventive and authentic, and is sure to blaze through seas of mediocrity and apathy to shine like the stars these incredibly young musicians were born to be. Their self titled debut, courtesy of Nuclear Blast, may very well be one of the best releases of 2014.