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THE DECCA YEARS 1975-1978

Kaipa

 

Symphonic Prog

4.43 | 41 ratings

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zoolook2000
4 stars Finally, now you don't have to look for the LPs to experience Kaipa. The Box includes the studio albums Kaipa, Inget nytt under solen and Solo, a cd of Live recordings and a CD of rehearsal recordigs. It also includes a 50+ page booklet with Info about the CDs and the Biography of Kaipa (in English), also many photos. Both Kaipa and Inget nytt under solen has been expanded with bonus tracks.

Kaipa has got a great sound, influenced by Yes, Genesis, Camel, ELP etc.

Rating this box is quite hard, since the three studio albums (Kaipa, Inget nytt under solen and Solo) are great. At least musically. The Lyrics can come a bit silly for those who understands Swedish. The Live recordning's sound quality is quite unfair, I think. Also, it doesn't include any special "suprices". Like many prog-bands Kaipa are great musicians and perform live as good as in studio. Because of that this CD feels more like a best of- more than a live record. The fifth CD with the Demo recording might not be the most interesting part of this box. Although, interesting for the real Kaipa-fans.

If the box only would include the studio albums, I would rate it 5, but since I have to rate the whole box in it's entirety, I must say it's not a masterpiece, but anyone who likes Symphonic Rock would love this box (at least the studiorecordings).

| 4/5 |

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