Restore Us

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One would be forgiven for feeling a little nostalgic for better times about now, and we’re long overdue for a hard reset. With “Restore Us”, Permafrost has just released what could be the theme song for the post-lockdown era.

Permafrost was formed in 1982, in Molde, Norway by Frode Heggdal Larsen and Kåre Steinsbu, during the first post punk era, taking their name from a Magazine track. They released the Godtment EP a year later. Robert Heggdal, Trond Tornes and eventually Daryl Bamonte, who had worked with bands like Depeche Mode, and The Cure, rounded out the group. In 2019 they released the Permafrost EP to high praise. The well-received “Femme Fatale” and “Closed Eyes” singles were released earlier this year, spending several weeks at the top of many indie charts, including the Indie Disko Top 40.

As industry veterans, their long arc provides some crucial perspective as we enter uncharted waters. In fact, ideas for the song have been germinating for three years, with it ultimately coming into focus over the past year. Both foreboding and optimistic, “Restore Us” is less the battle hymn that is usually the stock in trade of the post punks, and more of a face-the-facts statement that it's time.

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Restore Us

This balance sheet we’ve got it right now, it doesn’t look good
Okay I know, you did it, all you could
This problem we all got involved in, we should be able to fix
Okay I know, we might need some magic tricks

Restore us, restore us, restore us

This darkened path that we are walking on, it’s a bumpy road
Okay I know, we’ve all got a heavy load
In this room of silence where we pass away, it needs some cleaning
Okay I know, we might just be dreaming

Restore us, restore us, restore us, restore us

Restore us, restore us, restore us, restore us

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released September 3, 2021
Words & Music by Permafrost
Produced & Engineered by Permafrost
Mixed & Mastered by Paul Corkett
Artwork by Permafrost
Biog. by Alex Maiolo

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Permafrost Oslo, Norway

Permafrost, from Norway. Formed in 1982 by Frode Heggdal Larsen & Kåre Steinsbu. Robert Heggdal & Trond Tornes joined in 2001, Daryl Bamonte in 2016. They take their name from a song by Magazine, other influences are Joy Division & The Cure. Their ‘Femme Fatale’, 'Closed Eyes' & ‘Restore Us’ singles all reached #1 on the Indie Disko Top 40 chart in 2021 & placed high on other indie charts ... more

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