CARPTREE

Carptree

Neo-Prog

3.16 | 69 ratings

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Idaho

Pretty sure Sweden has more good prog bands per capita than any other country. Carptree definitely belongs on that list. They make some excellent neo-prog.

Their self-titled album is their first, and it shows. They spent more than two-and-a-half years recording, mixing, and mastering this, and from the very short liner notes it appears it was likely recorded in a garage or home studio. I wish the liner notes included the lyrics.

Given those limitations, then, it's a wonder that this first album is as good as it is. Their sound is a bit more basic here than on later albums, but much of it has a sense of urgency that's found in some of the best neo-prog. Peter Gabriel was likely an influence, but I also hear hints of Fish's solo career. Flinck's vocals are good and definitely sound like neo- prog vocals, the music is relatively simple but still enjoyable. It's about as progressive as Peter Gabriel's solo work.

If you're new to Carptree, don't start here. Their later albums are better. Still, this is a good initial work, and it's a nice relaxing listen after a long day. 3.5 stars.

Idaho | 3/5 | 2023-3-1

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