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“Love In A Mixtape” is the first solo record by Swedish musician Magnus Sorensen, accompanied by The Captains Inc. The album seamlessly blends together pop, rock, indie and americana. All of its seven independent songs sprouts from acoustic guitarplay influenced by Tom Petty and John Mellencamp, occasionally flirting with the cocky sounds of The Rolling Stones, wrapped with powerpop vocal harmonies. The first single off of the album, “Breathe Easy”, is straightforward and melodic, combining easygoing verses and powerpop choruses. The rest of the record is just as potential - in “House Of Cards” the music builds around a groovy guitarsound, in “Solid Ground” the spirit of Thin Lizzy is ever present, in “Growing Up / Growing Old” the mandolin and the harmonica smoothly duels over the listener’s attention. In his lyrics Sörensen reflects over romantic relationships and friendships, on taking chances in life and the transition from adolescence to adulthood, all the while keeping a positive vibe that intertwines beautifully with the playful melodies. The album is recorded in a home studio with new technique and old fashioned methods, allowing for an embracing and organic sound. The occasional unintentional sound seeping in from the surrounding environment has deliberately been kept in the recording (listen closely to hear an angry neighbor banging on the wall in “Solid Ground”).