Kings Of Convenience - Declaration Of Dependence (2009)

Kings of Convenience's Erlend Øye (also of the Whitest Boy Alive) and Eirik
Glambeck Bøe have been embroiled in a 'bromantic' relationship for a number
of years. They've even pulled off the near-impossible by making it work
long-distance. Over the past decade the Norwegian natives have done time in
London, Manchester, Berlin and their hometown of Bergen, rarely living
together in the same postal code. Many would view such distance as an
insurmountable strain on any relationship. Yet a recent Barbican gig
showcased a warmth between the two that bordered on the incandescent, laced
with the kind of acerbic banter that only stems from a lengthy, intimate
camaraderie. Distance, it seems, has in no way diminished the pair's mutual
affection. And now, to publicly reaffirm the strength of their bond, the
duo have named their long-awaited third LP Declaration of Dependence