I'm not a fan of determinism. The idea that time follows a fixed, linear path doesn't make sense to me. When I move through my days I often feel the limitless possibilities stretching out before me and can sense how every decision eliminates vast swathes of potential outcomes. But every so often I am struck by just how similar my feelings are at the present moment to how I've felt in the past. This brings to mind one of the common themes in Battlestar Galactica, where the antagonist Cylons repeatedly declare, "This has happened before and it will happen again."When I first here Lykke Li's "Little Bit", I immediately felt like this had happened before. The bass line is more than just reminiscent of Peter, Bjorn and John, and the wood block substitutes for PB&J's cowbell. I much prefer Li's tender vocals over the ultra-Indie vocal stylings Peter Moren. The vibe stays true to her fellow Swedes', but "Little Bit" unfolds with much more subtlety than any song on Writer's Block. The scattered steel drum riff, the accompanying miscellaneous rim taps and triangle add depth to an otherwise sparse guitar part, while the bass and cymbals push the song to a close. Of course, this would all be for naught if Li wasn't such a delicate and beautiful singer, as her voice fills up a track that is otherwise fairly minimalist.
Lykee Li - "Little Bit" [MySpace] [Last.fm]
Oh, and did I mention she has some gorgeous angles?
Unfortunately, her digital EP is only available is Scandinavia, but you can buy the 10" vinyl here.
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