The Goner was a psychedelic folk rock band from Sweden. Starting out as a solo project of Daniel Westerlund in 2008, the lineup quickly expanded[1][2][3][4] and over time developed into a six piece live band; playing an eclectic range of instruments including banjo, violin and synths.[5]

The Goner debuted in 2008 with a series of EPs dubbed the H-Trilogy on Daniel Westerlund's own CD-R label Svarta Marknaden: Halartrallar, Hind Hand and Haven.[6] These limited releases garnered some interest and collectively secured the #1 spot on It's a Trap! Scandinavian Music Journal's top album list of 2008.[7] The following year, Hind Hand and Haven were reissued as the double album HH on US-based label Deep Water Acres.[8] Featuring The Goner in full band mode,[2] the release of Behold A New Traveler in 2010 drew further attention[9] including a favorable review by Julian Cope,[10] author of Krautrocksampler.

Discography

Releases

  • H-Trilogy[6]
    • Halartrallar (Svarta Marknaden, 2008)
    • Hind Hand (Svarta Marknaden, 2008)
    • Haven (Svarta Marknaden, 2008)
  • HH, reissue of Hind Hand and Haven (Deep Water Acres, 2009)
  • Behold A New Traveler (Deep Water Acres, 2010)
  • Bitemarks EP (Sideways Through Sound, Dying For Bad Music, 2010)

Compilation appearances

References

  1. ^ "The Goner & the "Grass Root Feel of the Whole Thing"". Retrieved 7 September 2010.
  2. ^ a b "The Goner: new members, new music". Retrieved 7 September 2010.
  3. ^ "Albums by The Goner - Rate Your Music". Retrieved 10 February 2012.
  4. ^ "The Goner - Bitemarks EP (free mp3) / Releases / Dying For Bad Music". Retrieved 10 February 2012.
  5. ^ "The Goner + Swing Kids at Restaurang Landet". Retrieved 7 September 2010.
  6. ^ a b "Haven released and The Goner live". Retrieved 7 September 2010.
  7. ^ "Top 10s for 2008: It's a Trap! (albums)". Retrieved 7 September 2010.
  8. ^ "Terrascope Online Reviews for June 2009". Retrieved 7 September 2010.
  9. ^ "The Goner - Behold a new traveler (Deep Water Acres)". Retrieved 7 September 2010.
  10. ^ "Julian Cope presents Head Heritage, Address Drudion". Retrieved 7 September 2010.
  11. ^ "Det Grymma Svärdet #5". Retrieved 7 September 2010.
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