I think Hans believes the hyper-compression makes Kaipa records sound more modern and I have to agree.
Excellent record!!!
The Prog Corner
But not excellent CD?
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Stylistically, it's unmistakably 21st Century Kaipa. The difference is it incorporates more interesting harmonies, clearly borrowed from the Jazz world. There are also more interesting moments of composition.
In the closing track, What's Behind the Fields, dynamics are crucial to the composition. However, the dynamics get lost in the brickwalling of the CD.
"Well my son, life is like a beanstalk, isn't it?"--Dalai Lama
Bought it and like it. And the addition of the violin in some songs is a + in my book.
if pippi långstrump/longstocking formed a prog band it would sound like KAiPA. that is both an observation and a compliment.
I'm digging post Stolt era Kaipa quite a bit, the vocals are majestic, the aggressive guitars, the stellar drumming of MA. Lundin has developed a distinct voice on his keyboards, and he solos quite nicely along with the guitarist.
I don't feel the need to over analyze it. It's simply the groups chemistry at play, under the direction of the composer.
I bought the vinyl/Cd set. I have enjoyed the modern Kaipa since their debut.
Finally got my hands on this. My son bought the vinyl/CD version and gave me the vinyl. I listened to the first LP last night. I'm pretty sure I'm going to enjoy this one more than the last couple of Kaipa albums.
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