The first record, ''Walking Home From Nicole's'', was released one year later with significant help from singer/songwriter Karen Jo Fields.
In November 2001 the band saw the addition of guitarist Jon Arild Stieng and the duo went on tour for the first time in the spring of 2002. Berczelly left the band and concentrated full-time on producing, which he has done for the band ever since.
The band's next album ''If I Told You'', ''You Were Beautiful'' was recorded in Stieng's house in Oslo that same summer, and was released in October. For the upcoming tour of spring 2003 keyboardist Harald Sommerstad joined, and the band was now a trio.
Prior to the Norwegian Quart-festivalen the same year, the band was extended further by drummer Halvor Høgh Winsnes (Fast Winston Doom of Thulsa Doom) and bassist Henrik Widerøe. The band was complete and in the late summer "Up For You & I" was recorded at Sommerstad's cabin near Halden in the south of Norway. The album was released in January 2004, and was an immediate success, boasting 24 weeks on the official Norwegian albums chart, a gold record and numerous price award nominations for best Norwegian pop album of the year.
After the following tour of more than 100 gigs both nationally and abroad (France, Switzerland and Germany), the band spent the greater part of 2005 in Berczelly's studio, and released their fourth album 'Reasons To Hang Around' in January 2006. For it, they were awarded the Norwegian Grammy equivalent Spellemannsprisen.
2007 saw the release of 'Candy Store', a compilation featuring 2 discs, the first one containing a selection of the band's favourites and the second one containing previously unreleased material. After the release of the album, the band embarked on a Norwegian tour in September, followed by tours of Germany, France and Switzerland during the first four months of 2008.
In 2009 the band released 'Either Way I Think You Know'. The music featured on this album has been compared to the works of Tindersticks and Midlake. After touring to promote the album, Minor Majority went on hiatus.
Leader Pål Angelskår decided to focus on his solo career and released 2 albums in 2012 and 2015.
Minor Majority returned with their first album in 10 years in 2019 entitled 'Napkin Poetry'.
It was followed by 'The Universe Would Have to Adjust' in 2021, the band's seventh studio album.
Pål Angelskår : vocals, guitar
Jon Arild Stieng : guitars, vocal
Harald Sommerstad : keys
Henrik Harr Widerøe : bass, banjo, vocals
Halvor Høgh Winsnes : drums
Walking Home From Nicole's - 2001
If I Told You, You Were Beautiful - 2002
Up For You & I - 2004
Reasons to Hang Around - 2006
Candy Store - 2007
Either Way I Think You Know 2009
Napkin Poetry 2019
The Universe Would Have to Adjust 2021
The Long Way Home
Minor Majority Lyrics
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I bet her curtains will move if I turn around
But I've been here too many times
So now I worry a little less
I haven't been trying too hard I guess
It shouldn't be this easy to forget
Not the slightest sign of doubt
I'm gonna take the long way home tonight
I wish I just let us grow
Like that song you've heard on the radio
It keeps you hanging round for more
Guess it takes some time to know
And the night might be cruel when you're all alone
But it's no easy way to go
Not the slightest sign of doubt
Got the whole thing figured out
I'm gonna take the long way home
When I stop and turn around
My feet no longer touch the ground
Although I carry her weight around
"The Long Way Home" by Minor Majority appears to be a reflective and contemplative song about a relationship that has ended. The singer expresses a sense of ease and detachment from the situation, suggesting that they have been through this type of experience multiple times. They mention leaving their partner's house and feeling confident that they will move on quickly. The lyrics imply that the singer hasn't put much effort into trying to forget about their relationship, and yet it is surprisingly easy for them to let go.
The second verse introduces the idea of growth and the longing for a deeper connection, similar to a song that holds someone's attention and leaves them wanting more. The singer admits that it takes time to truly understand a person and that being alone at night can be a harsh and difficult experience. Despite this, they acknowledge that there is no easy way to move on from a relationship.
The final lines of the song evoke a feeling of weightlessness and freedom, as the singer realizes that they no longer feel tied down by the relationship. However, they also acknowledge that they still carry the emotional weight of the past with them.
Overall, "The Long Way Home" explores the emotions and complexities of moving on from a relationship, emphasizing the mixed feelings of ease, longing, and the ultimate realization that one must let go and continue on their own journey.
Line by Line Meaning
I only just left her house
I have recently departed from her place
I bet her curtains will move if I turn around
I have been there so often that I know even the slightest movement in her house
But I've been here too many times
I have visited this place numerous times
So now I worry a little less
Because of my familiarity with this place, I have reduced my level of concern
I haven't been trying too hard I guess
I haven't been putting in much effort, I suppose
It shouldn't be this easy to forget
It's not normal for me to easily forget
Not the slightest sign of doubt
There is absolutely no hesitation or uncertainty
We've got the whole thing figured out
We have completely understood and planned everything
I'm gonna take the long way home tonight
I have decided to take a longer route back home tonight
I wish I just let us grow
I regret not allowing our connection to develop further
Like that song you've heard on the radio
In the same way as a song that captivates you on the radio
It keeps you hanging round for more
It keeps you wanting more and reluctant to let go
Guess it takes some time to know
Perhaps it requires time to truly understand
And the night might be cruel when you're all alone
The night can be harsh and unforgiving when you are by yourself
But it's no easy way to go
However, there is no simple path to take
When I stop and turn around
When I pause and look back
My feet no longer touch the ground
I no longer feel grounded or stable
Although I carry her weight around
Despite the burden of her presence weighing on me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PAL ANGELSKAR
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