Danish cult favorites Lovebites have returned after a long hiatus with the album "Essence". Though well-travelled, the band claims Copenhagen, Denmark as their home, where they had a string of hit singles in the mid-90's. This time around, Lovebites offer up a dish: power pop guitars, oftentimes driving and energetic, somewhat reminiscent of Popsicle with Mathilde Lunderskov's reflective voice singing of summer and travels over carefree melodies. A refreshing album, "Essence" will captivate fans of the Cardigans and Ivy without a doubt.