Give Me Fire

Give Me Fire is Mando Diao's fifth studio album. As usual Björn Dixgård and Gustaf Norén wrote lyrics and music; the band produced the album along with the Salazar Brothers (The Latin Kings). Norén says he originally approached The Salazar Brothers as he is a massive Latin Kings fan and wanted to get an autograph, but the visit ended with a recorded song. After sitting on the song for a while he played it for the other members of the band and they decided to record more tracks with Salle & Masse. It is a rocky soundtrack with lots of melancholy, soul, heart and blood. Björn Dixgård says that the band has been very inspired by movies and television with this album and cites Quentin Tarantino and Twin Peaks. He also says that the producers' record collection has been a source of inspiration as well. This album is a danceable album with a strong focus on drums, bass and percussion.