Muziekrecensies 🇳🇱 / Music reviews 🇬🇧
Karibow began almost 30 years ago as a one-man project. This German multi-instrumentalist, Oliver Rüsing, still sings and plays most of the tracks himself. ‘Ophelia’ features tien tracks, which explore ways of escaping tragedy without becoming overly emotionally fraught. ‘On Higher Ground’, for example, has an optimistic sound. Oliver says: “Waking up without resentment about … Read more
‘L.I.F.T.’ is the latest concept album from the Neal Morse Band (NMB). “The album is a spiritual journey,” says Neal Morse. “It begins with being connected, then becoming disconnected, and subsequently being reconnected with God’s help.” The meaning of ‘L.I.F.T.’ has been kept open on purpose; now the listener can choose for himself or herself … Read more
Balderdom is Tusmørke’s 13th album. If there’s one thing you can expect from this Norwegian prog rock band, it’s that you never know what to expect. Their music contains unexpected twists and unusual combinations/alternations between rhythm and melody, among other things. The sound has a retro vibe, and Balderdom is no exception, although the sound … Read more
Now that the year is almost over, I’m shining my light on “Monumentata”, by prog rock genius Nad Sylvan. This singer/multi-instrumentalist/composer combines not only folk, classical and rock, but also jazz and old R&B. The high, fragile vocals of the light poppy opening track are beautiful. The fade out is a bit disapointing. Despite the … Read more