BILBO

For those who love both a musical and a magical journey will freak out after hearing "Bilbo". "Bilbo" is a wonderful and creative album full of grandeur and character. Led by top prog musicians Par Lindh who contributes percussion and keyboards and Bjorn Johansson on bass and guitars, "Bilbo" will take you deep into Tolkiens world of demons, trolls and dwarves. Lindh and Johansson find some real tasty moods and sounds which seem to fit perfectly into this little dream, without sounding forced or rushed. This is a very delicate piece really and yet offers some wonderful sound reproduction and volume variety. Vocals are handled effortlessly by Magdalena Hagberg who has an enchanting little voice which seems to really fit snuggly onto this album. Interesting that they should also add real flute and oboe throughout this album (not synth created!) which really adds an authentic breath to this album. Perhaps masterpiece is going too far (a debate only for your ears!) but Bilbo is wonderful music which is essential in your collection.