THRESHOLD

Residing in Finland multi-instrumentalist Kalle Mattila has formed this quartet in the year 2019, that is completed by Otso Kauniskangas (keyboards, vocals), Jon Pettersson (bass, synthesizer) and drummer Aaro Ruohonen. Released in 2022 on Kei Music their debut album is worth the concentration and review, just for the record. 'Threshold' covers five tracks with a total length of a vinyl production round about. Stylistically seen the compositions are embracing diverse departments with ease, predominantly the related neo and symphonic prog genres. But let's start with the canterbury tinged Upside Down, Inside Out. The song shines with nice carefully arranged vocals. Overall this is coming as a pleasant surprise, comfortable. Three out of those four musicians at least are credited for that task.

And I would say this is absolutely complementing with the instrumental contributions, also due to the skilled rhythm section presented with proper groove all around. Crossing The Threshold sees them changing to a heavier direction. As might be reasonably expected, divided in three partitions you may nominate the remaining 'Dark Flow' suite as the album's centerpiece. Part 1 - Dissociation is kicking off with a cool bass intro. And the keyboards respectively synthesizers rule, exemplarily to notice on Part 3 - Homeostasis. Also featuring a wonderful guitar solo this ideally is suited to close the circle in music terms, just rounding up this matter. 'Threshold' marks an excellent production, really entertaining! I'm quite sure there will come more from those talented musicians soon.