THE BOOK OF HOURS

2025 has presented interesting music so far, but not many from symphonic progressive rock. Agropelter is a new band for me, but I am familiar with some of the musician from before. Kay Olsen is someone I have never heard of before. This album flows perfectly from start to finish, and it should be listened to that way. For lovers of classical music, this will be very interesting. Few albums deliver such flawless dynamics and relationship between light and dark, high and low, major and minor. I really enjoyed the piece "Burial Mound", it reminds me of the atmosphere you can sense in a place of worship. A bit too short, but a moody and atmosperic piece. The tracks "Levitator" and "Flute of Peril", is also a nice touch to add some lighter moments before the big workout and the reason to buy this record. The four part epic, which is among the best I have ever heard. The themes jump effortlessly between old space prog to baroque to experimental jazz to cinematic feel. Lovers of AOR need not apply. The production is crisp and the instruments seem well thought out with some strong performances from everyone involved. This album has been on repeat since last weekend, and every spin reveals new details and layers into a complex and interesting world. This never sounds dull and uninspired. Instrumental music should be like this. A future classic and a must own.

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