MINDREVOLUTIONS

I don't really understand the low ratings this album got. After I listenined to Mindrevoltuions several times all I can say is that it is very good most of the time, excellent in parts. Ok, it is not the best Kaipa efford I've heard, but it is far from bad or mediocre. In fact, I'm still in awe of how good their releases are since the triumphant come back of Notes From The Past. What are people here complaining? It sounds like the Flower Kings? I don't really think so, but even then, so what? I like the Flower Kings. The album is too long? My God, I wish other prog bands had so much talent to write a 79 minute CD like this! I found none of the flaws others have pointed, I'm sorry.

What I found here is the same fine melodies, great musicanship of all involved, creative and tasteful arrangements, some interesting vocals (ok, maybe not everyone's cup of tea, but still very well done. I liked the alternating male and female voices here). The production is excellent and the songwriting, if not on their peak, it is quite inspired. I found no fillers on this album and the 25 minute opus of the title track is one of Kaipa's best epics ever. Lush vintage keyboards sounds and fine guitar solos are present in generous doses. The rhythm section is strong and versatile (some may say that the omnious Jonas Reingold is a bit repetitive at times, but that does not bother me, he is an accomplished bassist and his style suits well in Kaipa).

It's my guess people just expect too much from such genius as Roine Stolt and Hans Lundin. This album may have nothing really new or groundbreaking, but it is still excellent in all other aspects. And to me, this fine, well craft symphonic progressive set of tunes is well above of at least 90% of what is called new and original nowadays. If you like strong and inspired, 70's influenced , prog music, Mindrevolutions is recommended.