MELLANVÄSEN [AKA: ATTIC THOUGHTS]

Attic Thoughts - Mellanvasen if you have the Swedish version - sounds an awful lot like a continuation of its predecessor, Magician's Hat, possibly because so many of the guest musicians who pop in to give Bo a hand also performed on that album. Both albums show a diverse range of influences, sneak in a funky bassline or two, and lack the cohesiveness the concept of Lord of the Rings offered Bo's debut (as well as the mystical, otherworldly atmosphere of that album). On balance, if you liked Magician's Hat you should probably go for Attic Thoughts, and if you like Attic Thoughts you should give Magician's Hat a try - but if you don't have Lord of the Rings, go for that first.