Lackluster Me

The reissue of “Lackluster Me”, specially remastered by Joe Lambert to capture a previously unheard crispness and dynamic range, marks the first time it has appeared on vinyl and digitally.

“Lackluster Me” was released in October 1997, 18 months after Savoy’s debut “Mary Is Coming”. The period between the albums had seen Savoy play live in Norway and achieve massive success with the single “Velvet”. With “Lackluster Me”, Savoy said they were in for the long haul and that this was a band in its own right. Pål’s other band a-ha had issued the “Memorial Beach” album in 1993, but following its release had been on hold.

Savoy is indeed a very different band than a-ha, alternative rock with a more organic and timeless sound. But “Lackluster Me” still has its perfect pop moments like the excellent “You Should’ve Told Me” and ”Rain”.