REALMS

This is the 4th album of that Finland band. The band uses unusual instruments like ocarina, didgeridoo, horns, and steel drums. Their music covers a lot of ground from folk, psychedelic, and post-rock. "Sleeping Lion" is a strong start with the sound of the flute and steel drums. "Naked Sky", has some addictive chanting that places you someplace else. It ends with some heavy psychedelic vibes. The bass lines will remind you of the psychedelic era of Pink Floyd. "Abysmal Sun" starts slowly and improves in intensity bringing back the steel drums at the end. "Collapsing Star" is my favorite of all with its gorgeous melody, some lovely passage of flute, and emotional use of the vocal that reminds me of the French band Harmonium. The rest of the album continues to set the atmosphere to the perfect movie score fitting between a Sergio Leone movie and an occult movie from an unknown director. 'Realms" is the most mature album of the band with improved songwriting that keeps your attention from start to finish.