JORDSJØ

3.5 stars. JORDSJO needs no introduction these days, they are one of the foremost retro styled bands out there. I still remember the ANGLAGARD comparisons at first with the flute, melancholy etc. But this duo have carved their own path and are one of only a handful of bands that I will preorder when hearing of a new release on the horizon. Big fan. Early in their careers they recorded three demo tapes which ended up on cassettes. This 2015 recording is the very first demo tape, and it was only available on cassette or download at the time. I don't download, but I got a co-worker to do this for me then I put it on a cdr.

I have been debating about even reviewing this one because two years after releasing this one they released another self titled record with the same cover art, and it's listed here on the site under compilations and includes the 37 minute original demo tape that I'm reviewing today, but also the other two demo tapes, and released in a two cd format. Should have waited. I was surprised at the British vibe on "UK Original", okay the title should have given it away but also "The Goddess(Of Light)" has that Proto-Prog style. The two short ones to end the album are okay but it's really those three earlier tracks called "Hulderheimen", "Ogion" and my favourite "Bilder Fra En Skog" that reveal that the sky is the limit with this band. There are both Norwegian and English vocals and a lot of keyboards, I would without question seek the compilation version of this record out, especially if your a fanboy. Check out their roots!