LEAVING THE LAND

Finnish band SISARE can trace their history back to 2008, and in the first phase of their existence they explored the landscapes of metal, and then towards the more extreme parts of that universe at that. Following a band reboot in 2010 they opted to focus more on a progressive rock oriented sound, which they have explored on two studio albums so far. "Leaving the Land" is the most recent of these, and was released through Finnish label V. R. Label in the spring of 2018.

Sisare is one of those bands that are ever so slightly unconventional, and remains compelling and accessible despite rather than because of it. Post-rock, psychedelic rock and heavy prog, combined with and at least to some extent explored within an indie/alternative rock context is what we are treated to here, and the sum of all the parts here makes me suspect that quite a few fans of Norwegian solo artists Bjorn Riis might appreciate what this band is all about, and perhaps also some of the fans of his main band Airbag. A certain affection for melancholic moods will be required though.