STOCKHOLM SYMPHONIE

After an eleven year hiatus following two dismal albums in the nineteen eighties, the original lineup that brought us the first two (and best up to that point) albums regrouped and returned to symphonic prog in grand fashion. I would favorably compare this album to some of Focus' better works (without yodeling, of course).

Like most Kaipa albums, Hans Lundin's keyboards are the focal point in each song. But there is plent of room for Roine Stolt to work his guitar magic as well.

The best track, easily are the opener, Allthing har en Borjan and the closer Hoppfullheten - Overheten - Vilseledd . But I also like the Spanish flavored Forlorad I Istanbul.

It may seem like retro prog, but these guys were there in '75.