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Retropolis
is the album that brought
the Flower Kings
from an interesting underground progressive rock band to an act that simply couldn't be ignored by anyone interested in the genre's 1990s revival.
Roine Stolt
and consorts' aim for
was to dive a little more into vintage progressive forms (retro) and, indeed, this album is the most nostalgic and closer-to-the-roots-sounding of the band's catalog. From the
Pink Floyd
-shaped
"Rhythm of the Sea"
to the poignant
Yes
-like hymn
"There Is More to This World,"
sound like they are paying tribute to the groups that brought them to do what they are doing, without ever falling into plagiarism or sacrificing the band's own identity.
"Melting Pot,"
"The Judas Kiss,"
and the powerful instrumental
"Retropolis"
are the album's other highlights. Very strong composition-wise,
lacked some cohesion. It is one of the band's most song-oriented albums (with
The Flower King
). In comparison, the following effort
Stardust We Are
will have a stronger identity but at times weaker material. ~ Francois Couture
is the album that brought
the Flower Kings
from an interesting underground progressive rock band to an act that simply couldn't be ignored by anyone interested in the genre's 1990s revival.
Roine Stolt
and consorts' aim for
was to dive a little more into vintage progressive forms (retro) and, indeed, this album is the most nostalgic and closer-to-the-roots-sounding of the band's catalog. From the
Pink Floyd
-shaped
"Rhythm of the Sea"
to the poignant
Yes
-like hymn
"There Is More to This World,"
sound like they are paying tribute to the groups that brought them to do what they are doing, without ever falling into plagiarism or sacrificing the band's own identity.
"Melting Pot,"
"The Judas Kiss,"
and the powerful instrumental
"Retropolis"
are the album's other highlights. Very strong composition-wise,
lacked some cohesion. It is one of the band's most song-oriented albums (with
The Flower King
). In comparison, the following effort
Stardust We Are
will have a stronger identity but at times weaker material. ~ Francois Couture
Retropolis
is the album that brought
the Flower Kings
from an interesting underground progressive rock band to an act that simply couldn't be ignored by anyone interested in the genre's 1990s revival.
Roine Stolt
and consorts' aim for
was to dive a little more into vintage progressive forms (retro) and, indeed, this album is the most nostalgic and closer-to-the-roots-sounding of the band's catalog. From the
Pink Floyd
-shaped
"Rhythm of the Sea"
to the poignant
Yes
-like hymn
"There Is More to This World,"
sound like they are paying tribute to the groups that brought them to do what they are doing, without ever falling into plagiarism or sacrificing the band's own identity.
"Melting Pot,"
"The Judas Kiss,"
and the powerful instrumental
"Retropolis"
are the album's other highlights. Very strong composition-wise,
lacked some cohesion. It is one of the band's most song-oriented albums (with
The Flower King
). In comparison, the following effort
Stardust We Are
will have a stronger identity but at times weaker material. ~ Francois Couture
is the album that brought
the Flower Kings
from an interesting underground progressive rock band to an act that simply couldn't be ignored by anyone interested in the genre's 1990s revival.
Roine Stolt
and consorts' aim for
was to dive a little more into vintage progressive forms (retro) and, indeed, this album is the most nostalgic and closer-to-the-roots-sounding of the band's catalog. From the
Pink Floyd
-shaped
"Rhythm of the Sea"
to the poignant
Yes
-like hymn
"There Is More to This World,"
sound like they are paying tribute to the groups that brought them to do what they are doing, without ever falling into plagiarism or sacrificing the band's own identity.
"Melting Pot,"
"The Judas Kiss,"
and the powerful instrumental
"Retropolis"
are the album's other highlights. Very strong composition-wise,
lacked some cohesion. It is one of the band's most song-oriented albums (with
The Flower King
). In comparison, the following effort
Stardust We Are
will have a stronger identity but at times weaker material. ~ Francois Couture
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