SPACE REVOLVER

This is probably my favorite Flower Kings album--mostly due to the presence of my favorite Flower Kings song, "I Am the Sun, Part 2" (10:39) (10/10). The presence of melodic master of the fretless bass is felt very strongly throughout this album. I have three complaints about TFK albums and songs: 1) quite often their songs seem too familiar--as if someone else has already done this (usually YES or GENESIS); 2) their albums (and often songs) seem to go on so long--sometimes seemingly pointlessly; 3) Roine Stolt's voice is not one of my favorites.

Other good songs: "Dream on Dreamer" (9/10), "I Am the Sun, Part 1" (8/10), "Chicken Farmer Song" (8/10), and "Slave to Money" (8/10).

A decent 4 star album with The Flower Kings usual quirkiness and attempt at profundity, but, ultimately, it is a bit too 'all over the map.' But, as for giving TFK and ROINE STOLT a listen, this is a good place to start.