- Seeing the name Dan Lissvik on a record may evoke preconceptions: light and breezy production, smooth-strutting grooves and warm, disco-style instrumentation. Whether the Studio mastermind is operating as producer, songwriter or both, a certain kind of classiness is also to be expected. Lissvik's first solo EP graciously delivers on all fronts. Hell, Shuvit! even opens with piano noodling and tiki-bar chatter, like the Swedish artist is beckoning you to join him for a drink as the sun dips.
Dusk is ushered in gently with "Airwalk," a steady instrumental with snappy bass licks and high-stepping disco beats. Lissvik seems to be just warming us up here, though, as he lightly introduces his trademark hollow-body guitar and plush Rhodes chords. He turns on the charm a bit more, with flourishes of synth and a nice rhythmic vocal effect, but is careful to play it cool until the title track. The 10-plus-minute song jumps out of the gate with an impish bounce, continuing to layer on percussion, harmony and texture until its bubbly groove is firing on all cylinders. Similar to Todd Terje's cheeky way with Latin-influenced lounge music, "Shuvit" is initially bright and playful to the point of goofiness. Lissvik uses the song's second half as a backdrop for his crystalline keys and finger-tapped guitar riffs, but once they step out of the spotlight the jam session loses steam. Regardless, Shuvit! presents a talented artist doing what he does best, and sets expectations high for his upcoming full-length.
TracklistA1 Intro
A2 Airwalk
B1 Shuvit!