Pocketful is a band from Gothenburg, Sweden. In 2002 the trio emerged from the ashes of a long gone Swedish band. Three years later the debut CD, “Sparkling”, was released by a French label. In 2008 the band made a strong comeback with the 4-track ep, “A Sparrow’s Mind”, their first Ovanbeck release. Yet another ep, “Ambiguous Signs”, came out in February 2009. Later that year, the band released a download version of “Sparkling” – entitled “Sparkling Revisited” – featuring the band’s favourite tunes from the debut.
The music of Pocketful is characterized by strong melodies, ambient textures, crisp guitars and groovy beats.It’s a musical landscape full of contrasts – acoustic and electronic elements combine, monotony interferes with variation, and brutality meets beauty. The unique Pocketful music compositions are created and performed by musicians Jerker Rellmark (vocals, keyboards and trumpet) and Johan Engström (guitars and keyboards), together with lyricist Joakim Gralén.
So relax, take a deep breath and enjoy your Pocketful favourites.
Sparkling Revisited
OR09004 / Digital / EP / 4 tracks
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- Sparkling » 4:14
- Behind Thoughts (2001 Remix Version) » 5:20
- Don’t Know Much » 4:56
- Before the Bullfight » 6:09
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About Sparkling Revisited is a downloadable selection of highlights from the Pocketful debut album from 2005, “Sparkling”. The four tracks mark the beginning of the unique, mellow Pocketful sound. “Don’t Know Much” and “Before the Bullfight” (David Sylvian cover, only available from ovanbeck.com) are both characterized by their sparse arrangements and haunting intimacy, whereas “Sparkling” and “Behind Thoughts (2001 Remix Version)” show more of the electronic approach that has become one of Pocketful’s trademarks.
Musicians featured on Sparkling Revisited:
Johan Engström – Guitars, samples and programming. Additional keyboards on ”Don’t Know Much”.
Jerker Rellmark – Vocals, samples and flugelhorn.
Andreas Carlsson – Bass on ”Before the Bullfight” and ”Don’t Know Much”
Anders Kwarnmark – Keyboards on ”Before the Bullfight” and ”Don’t Know Much”
Lars Källfelt – Drums on ”Before the Bullfight” and ”Don’t Know Much”
Jenny Berggren – Vocals on “Behind Thoughts (2001 Remix Version)”
Jan Rellmark – Trumpet on ”Don’t Know Much”
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Pocketful — Sparkling
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Pocketful — Behind Thoughts (2001 remix version)
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Pocketful — Don’t Know Much
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Ambiguous Signs
OR09001 / Digital / EP / 6 tracks
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- Voices » 6:29
- A Hint Of What Is Missing » 5:18
- Speak » 5:09
- Wasting My Time » 5:15
- When The Leaves Fell From The Trees » 4:30
- Wrong » 2:41
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About Pocketful celebrate the arrival of 2009 with the release of the six-track EP “Ambiguous Signs”, the band’s second release on Ovanbeck Records. Pocketful fans will recognize the bitter-sweet, atmospheric sound in songs such as “Wrong” and “A Hint of What is Missing”, but the disco grooves in “Voices” also show that Pocketful are not afraid of introducing new influences in their music. Guests include vocalist Therése Oresten and trumpet player Jan Rellmark.
Written, recorded, produced and mixed by Pocketful. Voices mixed by Ivan Ivarsson. Mastered by Ivan Ivarsson.
Pocketful — A Hint Of What Is Missing
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A Sparrow’s Mind
OR08002 / Digital / EP / 4 tracks
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- A Sparrow’s Mind » 4:50
- She Won’t Steal
My Thoughts Tonight » 4:40 - Desire » 5:00
- The Final Song » 4:58
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Pocketful are back with a four-track EP. This is their first official release since the CD “Sparkling”, which came out in 2005. The songs stretch from the two guitar driven tracks, “A Sparrow’s Mind” and “Desire”, via the beautiful and laid-back duet “The Final Song” (featuring Therese Oresten on vocals) to the slow, ambient piece “She Won’t Steal My Thoughts Tonight” . These four songs bring you all the ingredients that characterize the Pocketful sound – the strong melodies, the groovy beats, and the melancholic atmosphere.
Written, recorded, produced and mixed by Pocketful. Mastered by Ivan Ivarsson.
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Sparkling »
Free download from the EP Sparkling Revisited by Pocketful.
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