Him Kerosene was a

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1990s

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band founded in Luleå.

History

Him Kerosene started in 1991, at first playing

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inspired by

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and

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, although the band would later be known for a harder and more dynamic sound. The band's home town, Luleå, had many rehearsal studios, and several bands were around, with members from one band often contributing to another. This was especially clear in the case of Him Kerosene, which during its lifetime saw members from several other famous Swedish bands. Two of the members in the first lineup, Kristofer Åström and Pelle Gunnerfeldt, were from the prominent hardcore band Fireside, and this increased media attention. In 1995, local record company Ampersand Records released Him Kerosene's first album, ''Recorder''. Bear Quartet members Johan Forsling and Mattias Alkberg contributed with some of the music and lyrics. Forsling also became a Him Kerosene member for a brief period, replacing Kristofer Åström as he and Pelle Gunnerfeldt left the band. After releasing the EP ''Caper'' on Birdnest Records and playing at several festivals during 1996, Him Kerosene got a new record deal with Telegram Records. The single ''Loser Outfit'', the EP ''Whatever Gets You By'' and finally the album '' Start. Stop.'' followed.

Discography

Him Kerosene played energetic, melodious high-tempo rock with

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influences. They once described their music as "

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for the

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Albums

EPs

Singles

Music videos

*Whatever Gets you By *Raisins

References

External links

Him Kerosene homepage on archive.org, 1997
* ttp://dagensskiva.com/2003/04/12/him-kerosene-recorder/ Retrospect review of ''Recorder'' (Swedish), dagensskiva.com, 2003 {{Authority control Swedish musical groups People from Luleå