This Suprised Me: Roine Stolt's The Flower King - MANIFESTO OF AN ALCHEMIST, Nov 2018

[Splicer]

INSIDE OUT MUSIC The Flower Kings Manifesto Of An Alchemist.jpg



Not sure what to expect since there are no samples yet, but I gather from the Inside Out description that they went into a studio and jammed some new tracks. I'm assuming the band name is as it is because Tomas Bodin is not involved and likely owns part of the trademark of The Flower Kings. For my part, Bodin has a lot to do with the sound of the band because of his composition and arranging skills. It won't sound the same as the FK that I love but any new music from Stolt and Co is welcome for this lover of sympho.

Note: I removed the incorrect link. See comment below for the correct one.

[Poisoned Youth]

Thanks for the heads up. This should be interesting. Btw, the description in the link was talking about Desolation Rose. I didn’t see anything referencing this album.

[SRS]

This was mentioned in the general Flower Kings thread but I do think this album deserves its own thread. So thanks!

I'm excited about it - I think Roine wanted to make a bookend piece to the original The Flower King solo album. I really doubt any legal issues would prevent him from naming this The Flower Kings. But I think he did understand about TFK legacy and possible fan feelings about a Flower Kings without Tomas. Maybe this keeps the door open for Tomas' return at some point?

Actually I would have no problems with this being called The Flower Kings - but this does seem to be more of a Roine Stolt solo album - we will see what the writing credits look like. Maybe there will be a full band album later with Zach and Mirkko after the tour is done - I hope so. Nothing prevents a return of Tomas later on (presuming his hearing/tinnitus issues are better)


Not really thrilled by the artwork on this one. (seems like a poorer version of Unfold the Future) Would have liked something that referenced that first album. Another original painting by Roine.

[SRS]

Thanks for the heads up. This should be interesting. Btw, the description in the link was talking about Desolation Rose. I didn’t see anything referencing this album.

Here is the link
http://www.insideoutmusic.com/newsde...47&IdCompany=8

[Garden Dreamer]

Autobuy. But you already knew that...

[SRS]

Insideout now has a list with track times:

1. Rainsong (01:27)
2. Lost America (09:50)
3. Ze Pawns (08:27)
4. High Road (12:32)
5. Rio Grande (07:50)
6. Next to a Hurricane (04:25)
7. The Alchemist (06:57)
8. Baby Angels (03:48)
9. Six Thirty Wake-Up (04:17)
10. The Spell Of Money (09:48)

And https://www.roinestolt.com/ is finally online. Starting today. You can pre-order it from there for a very fair price, first 150 signed. Better hurry!

[miamiscot]

Yes!!!

[calyx]

Tracks 5, 7 and 9 are instrumentals.

[bill g]

Tracks 5, 7 and 9 are instrumentals.

YES!!!

[Steve983]

Lets hope its better than the last one!

[Zappyesque]

Tracks 5, 7 and 9 are instrumentals.

May I ask how you came to that information?

[calyx]

May I ask how you came to that information?

I have a promo copy, as I am writing a review of it.

[Zappyesque]

I have a promo copy, as I am writing a review of it.

Ok, I’m convinced. You speak the truth

[zumacraig]

So promos are out there? Please post your review when finished. Would love to get an idea on how this holds up to his recent work from BoE on.

[Plasmatopia]

Insideout now has a list with track times:

1. Rainsong (01:27)
2. Lost America (09:50)
3. Ze Pawns (08:27)
4. High Road (12:32)
5. Rio Grande (07:50)
6. Next to a Hurricane (04:25)
7. The Alchemist (06:57)
8. Baby Angels (03:48)
9. Six Thirty Wake-Up (04:17)
10. The Spell Of Money (09:48)

And https://www.roinestolt.com/ is finally online. Starting today. You can pre-order it from there for a very fair price, first 150 signed. Better hurry!

Unfortunately, Roine posted that link after I'd already pre-ordered from Insideout, but whatever, lol.

[Plasmatopia]

First sample:

https://music.youtube.com/playlist?l...sP3Q2pMMbXpfKs

[Zappyesque]

so what do y'all think?

[miamiscot]

Sounds pretty damned good to me!!!

[SRS]

For this one I'm resisting listening to samples or clips. Want to hear the whole thing at one time.

[Plasmatopia]

so what do y'all think?

Someone on Facebook echoed my thoughts on this so I'm wondering if others are thinking the same thing: this track sounds like a melding of the Flower Kings sound with the Wall Street Voodoo sound.

[Zappyesque]

I listened to it once, but I think I also am going to wait for the release to listen to it again. Promising so far though!

[profusion]

Sounds pretty good.

[Splicer]

I'm going to refrain from listening until I can do what I do with all Flower Kings albums: Listen to it from beginning to end multiple times. The only proper way to enjoy such music.

[zumacraig]

I listened to about half of that new track. I really like it. More than any recent Roine stuff back to Desolation Rose. The production has a more immediate/in the studio and the flow is good. Anderson/Stolt was just such a huge record. This seems more focused. Really looking forward to this.

[infandous]

Can't wait to hear this myself. I'm keeping an open mind, but I can't help but to be excited. I was disappointed with the last two FK albums (still good, but disappointing). Since this isn't actually a FK album, I can hopefully listen more objectively.