The Flying Norsemen "The Flying Norsemen"

Country: Norway
Genre(s): Retro Prog, Psychedelic, Hard Rock
Label: Apollon Records
Format: CD, digital, vinyl
Release date: September 20, 2024
Tracklist

1. Norseide (10:44) 

2. Lystens Begjær II (8:38) 

3. PoseidJohn (12:03) 

4. Lystens Begjær (9:07) 

Total Time 40:32

Credits

Anders Sprauten - Guitars & vocals

Tommy Ingebrigtsen - Guitar  

John Wærnes - Lead Guitar & vocals

Terje Nyhus - Bass

Øyvind Grønn - Drums

Produced by Jostein Smeby

Description/Reviews:

The music draws inspiration from 1970s rock, with elements of stoner, doom, and psychedelia. Woven throughout are vocal harmonies and melodic gems that sparkle like diamonds in the rough. The album takes the listener on a sonic journey, a hazy exploration of the depths of emotion and consciousness. From the thunderous riffs that shake the earth to the melodies that float on the astral plane, the band has crafted a sound that is their own. With their first release, The flying Norsemen have declared their presence in the dynamic realm of heavy music, emerging as a formidable entity. Prepare for a sound voyage that promises to take you on a heavy journey.

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Arabs in Aspic "Madness and Magic"

Country: Norway
Genre(s): Retro Prog
Label: Karisma Records
Format: CD, vinyl, digital
Release date: June 12, 2020
Tracklist: 
1. I Vow to Thee, My Screen
2. Lullaby for Modern Kids, Part 1
3. Lullaby for Modern Kids, Part 2
4. High-Tech Parent
5. Madness and Magic
6. Heaven in Your Eye

Line-up: 
Jostein Smeby - guitars, vocals
Stig Jørgensen - organs, vocals
Erik Paulsen - bass, vocals
Eskil Nyhus - drums
Alessandro G. Elide - percussion, gongs

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Arabs in Aspic "Syndenes Magi"

Country: Norway
Genre(s): Retro Prog
Label: Apollon Records
Format: CD, vinyl, digital
Release date: October 6, 2017
Tracklist: 

1. Syndenes Magi (12:20)

2. Mörket 2 (9:34)

3. Mörket 3 (20:20)

Total time: 42:14

Line-up: 
Jostein Smeby - guitars, vocals
Stig Jørgensen - keyboards, vocals
Erik Paulsen - bass, vocals
Eskil Nyhus - drums

Description/Reviews: 

The first track, clocking at more than 12 minutes, is the one on which I can spot the most references. Yes, King Crimson and Pink Floyd all seem to appear at different moments in this great song. 

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Arabs in Aspic "Victim of Your Father's Agony"

Country: Norway
Genre(s): Retro Prog
Label: Black Widow Records
Format: CD, vinyl, digital
Release date: August 10, 2015 (digital)
Tracklist: 
1. You Can Prove Them Wrong - 3:56
2. Sad Without You - 3:25
3. One - 6:12
4. The Turk and the Italian Restaurant - 2:42
5. God Requires Insanity - 8:21
6. TV 3 - 1:39
7. Flight of the Halibut - 4:08
8. Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, pt. 2 - 1:04
9. Victim of Your Father's Agony - 5:58

Line-up: 
Jostein Smeby - guitar, vocals

Eskil Nyhus - drums

Erik Paulsen - bass, vocals

Stig A. Jørgensen - organ, keyboards, vocals

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Arabs in Aspic "Pictures in a Dream"

Country: Norway
Sub Genre: Retro Prog
Label: Black Widow Records
Release date: May 1, 2013
Tracklist: 

1. Rejected Wasteland / Pictures in a Dream
2. Let U.S pray
3. You are blind
4. Felix
5. Hard to Find
6. Difference in Time
7. Lifeguard@Sharkbay
8. Ta et Steg til Siden
9. Vi møtes sikkert igjen
10. Prevail to Fail

Line-up: 
Jostein Smeby: Guitars, vocals
Stig A. Jørgensen: Hammond, piano, synth, vocals
Erik Paulsen: Bass, fretless bass, vocals
Eskil Nyhus: Drums, percussion
Rune Sundby (Ruphus): Guest vocals

Description/Reviews: 

Norwegian 70's inspired progrock quartet's 5th release.

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