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DREAMPILOTS LAND IN AMERICA WITH DEBUT ALBUM IN STORES NOW

Norwegian Band's Highly Anticipated American Debut Hits Stores Today


Dreampilots, Comedown
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NEWS SOURCE: Nashville Publicity
September 29, 2009

(NASHVILLE, Tennessee) – Comedown, the highly anticipated American debut album from Norway-based foursome Dreampilots, has officially landed on U.S. shores with today's release through Red Hammer Records and E1 Entertainment Distribution (formerly Koch Entertainment).

While new to stateside audiences, the Dreampilots have already found fame and fanfare in its homeland thanks to their debut album If You Ever Come Down (2005), international touring and performances at such world renowned venues as Oslo's Valle Hovin (which has literally hosted every prominent music act including the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, Madonna and more).

It also doesn't hurt that the band is comprised of music veterans with an incredible track record. Frontman Oddi Nessa is a former Word Records UK artist, and bass player Gulleiv Wee is a founding member of the platinum selling pop band The September When. The pair was later joined by sought after keyboard player Inge Engelsvold and drummer Karl Oluf Wennerberg, who is also the current drummer for legendary Norwegian band a-ha, best known for their global smash hit “Take On Me.”

The imagery created by the band's name is intentional. “It comes from our fascination for planes and flying, we like the word ‘dream,' plus we want to pilot people to the Lord,” explains Gulleiv. Adds Karl, “For me it reflects some of the mission in the band. We want people to fly away from daily life, both mentally and spiritually. When people are traveling, they are more open minded, and based on our stories, hopefully this can point people to God and their ultimate salvation.”

Earning comparisons as diverse as U2, Switchfoot and Foo Fighters, the Dreampilots consider themselves to be the cure for musical and spiritual complacency. “We wanted simple, catchy and energetic music that would have humor and depth at the same time,” explains Inge of the songs that make up Comedown. “It's about facing the real world and taking the fight head on - not the easy way out,” adds Oddi of the theme that runs throughout the record. “We want to play great music that can change people's lives and write songs that matter. We want to reach young and old and make a difference by singing from the heart and sing about the cross in an honest and truthful way.”

For more information about the Dreampilots and upcoming tour dates in North America, visit the official website at www.dreampilots.net.

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