LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE

Norwegian band RUPHUS started out back in 1970, and until the band disbanded in 1981 they had an interesting career trajectory, releasing 6 studio albums along the way. "Let Your Light Shine" dates back to 1976, and was the band's third studio album. This is also the third of their albums that was remastered and reissued through Norwegian label Karisma Records in 2019.

There's a lot to like on Ruphus' third album "Let Your Light Shine", but this production also strikes me as very much a two-sided creation. The first side catering to those who like their jazz-rock to be free-flowing, elegant and oriented towards distinct moods and atmospheres, while the other side appears to be more geared towards those who appreciates quirky features, expressive instrument details and the use of dramatic bursts, strong contrasts and other choices with a subtle disruptive effect. Those who love and treasure both sides of this particular coin obviously the ones that should set aside some time to get familiar with this production.