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HÖGTIDBlå LotusHeavy Prog3.94 | 16 ratings |
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![]() This is heavy progressive rock music, yet without any guitars. They are channelling Vincent Crane, Keith Emerson and Jon Lord, making music which is immediate and effective while also looking back the best part of 50 years for inspiration. There are few who are making music like this at present, so their sound is not only incredibly regressive but also forward looking in that they are not trying to sound like anyone else in the scene. Due to the imposing presence of Andersson it is sometimes easy to overlook the impact of Karlsson and Nyd'n, but it is impossible to overstate the impact of the fills and rolls being provided behind the main melody. Nyd'n has obviously double tracked some of his percussion, as there is no way he can produce all the sounds he is creating unless he has at least 4 arms. Melodic, exciting, the band deliver a sound which fills the ear ' there is nothing lightweight here, this is all- encompassing progressive rock music which contains strong melodies and is a delight to enjoy. Some of the songs, such as 'Open Hand On All Fours', manage to sound incredibly commercial while never losing any of the power, and others where the flute makes an appearance are far more proggy as they move between styles without ever diminishing the passion. Well worth investigating for fans of 'old school'.
kev rowland |
4/5 |
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