At this point in the Swedish band's career, it's some kind of mandate for any review of their latest import to mention the whistling.
Yeah, they whistle. Yeah, it's actually pretty good. Yeah, it's still cool, and totally okay for you to like. It's also totally okay for you to like Axl Rose whistle the intro to "Patience," but that doesn't mean it's the most important and noteworthy aspect of the band's repertoire.
The important stuff is the music, and boy is it good. "Amsterdam" is one of the catchiest songs I've heard in a long time; it dares you not to sing along. They've been playing their first single "Young Folks," wherever they're allowed, so check out this clip from last week's Late Night. Be sure to stick with it through the end for the special gift they give Conan.
You owe it to yourself to buy this album, partly because it will make three Swedes feel pretty good that they've made inroads with the American audience, and partly because even if you somehow acquired it already, the US version has a bonus disk that does not disappoint. Besides, when has Drew Barrymore ever led you astray?
Listen:
Peter Bjorn and John - Amsterdam
Peter Bjorn and John - The Chills
