Private Jets
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Private Jets is a power pop band from Sweden, founded in the year 2000 by twin brothers Erik Westin and Per Westin. Their debut EP “A Four Leaf Clover in E-Major” was released on May 27 in 2000 on Sparkplug Records. It contained four songs and was well received by the power pop community. The songs were written, arranged, performed and produced by the brothers. Lead vocals was provided by Janne Hellman on all tracks.
In a radio interview Erik Westin explained that the band were basically writing what they wanted to hear but couldn’t really seem to find anywhere. He also said that the ambition with the band is to write the ultimate pop song over and over again.
The band is currently working on a full length album called “Jet Sounds” which is set for release in the fall of 2007.
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[edit] Members
- Erik Westin - guitar, vocals
- Per Westin - guitar, vocals, drums, keyboards
- Janne Hellman - lead vocals
[edit] Additional help
- Micke Olsson - bass
- Magnus Adell- bass
- Thomas Hedquist - final mixing
[edit] Voices about the debut EP
“Brilliant debut EP from one of Sweden’s purest popsters! Four slices of pop bliss!” Ray Gianchett, Kool Kat Musik Newsletter, June 2002
“This 4-track EP boasts mellifluous strength, sumptuous chord changes, classy studio work and divine harmonies – power pop splendour to the nth degree!” - Kevin Mathews, Power of Pop.com[1]
“Really good stuff!” David Bash, International Pop Overthrow, at Audities Discussion List, April 2002
“Pop fireworks all over, exploding, sharp riffs, totally and forcibly memorable melodies! File under Magical power pop sensation!” Not Lame Records, Newsletter June 2002
“Private Jets has a simplistic approach that can’t fail to hit the spot with anyone who has a liking for uncomplicated guitarpop ditties.” Scootering Magazine, Issue 193, June 2002
[edit] Influences
The band's MySpace site lists The Sweet, Jellyfish, The Zombies, Beach Boys, The Move, The Records, and The Rubinoos as influences.[2]
