Hellbillies - Leite Etter Lykka (LP)

Released in 2010 by EMI Norway, Leite Etter Lykka shows Hellbillies at their most reflective and melodic. Singing in Halling dialect they blend country rock with Norwegian folk to tell stories of longing roots and quiet change. It's a warm grounded album full of depth and heart.

Sjuk opens with gritty guitar lines and lyrics about suspicion and unease in a changing world. Den Redde follows with a softer tone and themes of love and shared memories. The title track Leite Etter Lykka explores the search for joy in everyday life backed by steady rhythms and emotional guitar work. It’s a mix of hope and realism.

Singer Aslag Haugen brings warmth and honesty to every track his voice full of lived-in feeling. Verste Strøket I By'n is a standout with its gentle pace and emotional lyrics. The arrangements are clean and rich featuring electric guitars keys and the occasional steel guitar echoing classic Americana.

Leite Etter Lykka feels like a mature step forward for the band keeping close to their roots while embracing broader influences. Fans of Tom Petty or Neil Young will feel at home here. It’s a quiet powerful album about finding peace in small moments and familiar places.