Airbag lead guitarist and main song writer Bjørn Riis is releasing his debut solo album. ‘Lullabies in a Car Crash’ will be out fall 2014 on Karisma Records.
‘Lullabies in a Car Crash’ feature six songs with a coherent and thematical composition. From the opening track, ‘A New Day’, to the closing title track the listener is taken on a sonic journey of lush soundscapes and hard- hitting riffs. Bjørn’s soulful guitar playing and low-key vocals creates a rich listening experience.
The album is very much a personal statement, with lyrics dealing with fear of abandonment, alienation and loss. It’s also homage to many of Bjørn’s influences, from the Porcupine Tree inspired ‘Stay Calm’ to the instrumental ‘The Chase’, reminiscent of early 70s Pink Floyd and King Crimson, with its Gilmour-esque guitars and haunting Mellotrons.
Lullabies in a Car Crash feature Airbag’s Henrik Fossum on drums and Asle Tostrup providing loops and effects. The album is engineered by long-time Airbag collaborator Vegard Sleipnes and produced by Bjørn.
Tracklisting
1. A New Day (4:16)
2. Stay Calm (10:09)
3. Disappear (6:27)
4. Out of Reach (10:02)
5. The Chase (7:08)
6. Lullaby in a Car Crash (13:27)
Engineered by Vegard Kleftås Sleipnes
Produced by Bjørn Riis
Mastered by Jaime Gomez, Orgone Studios, London,UK