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miamiscot 
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 Posted: November 14 2019 at 07:57 |
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It's a weird album. And I like that. My only complaint is "Vertigo." Kind of takes all the steam out of the engine. But whatever. It's The Flower Kings and I am extremely happy this is out there. A worthy addition to Roine's already impressive discography.
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Hrychu
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Posted: November 08 2019 at 21:38 |
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I'm listening to Waiting for Miracles and so far I have a feeling there's A BIT TOO MUCH filler on it. Pointless noodling that doesn't go anywhere, short tracks that sound like fuсking around in the studio etc. I'm pretty disappointed.
EDIT: TBH, after listening to the album one more time, this time more carefully, I noticed lot more great passages and solos. So, not bad, not bad. Edited by Hrychu - November 12 2019 at 01:24 |
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richardh
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Posted: November 07 2019 at 23:50 |
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For those that may be unware , Kayak have dropped out of the support slot at the London gig. Apparently Ton Scherpenzeel has a serious medical condition so I would like to pass on my best wishes to him. They have been replaced by Iamthemorning and Richard Sjoblom who will no doubt do a great job standing in.
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Roj
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Posted: November 07 2019 at 06:18 |
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I very much like Black Flag, and if this is any indicator of the style and quality of the new album we are in for a treat.
Unfortunately I won't be at their only UK gig. A trip down to London for a sunday night does not work at all for me. As to the new HFMC, I actually am in a very similar position to Gus!!
 However, I have had a listen to the new one on Spotify and it sounds pretty good. |
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Posted: November 04 2019 at 08:06 |
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Got notice from Burning Shed my vinyl (signed) copy of Waiting For Miracles has shipped!
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Hrychu
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Posted: October 11 2019 at 23:33 |
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Miracles for America is really good.
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Posted: October 10 2019 at 12:36 |
Here's a new interview with Roine. Prospects for American touring are not good, and it doesn't seem money is the biggest issue. https://www.sonicperspectives.com/features/interview-with-roine-pale-rider-stolt/
Edited by infandous - October 10 2019 at 12:36 |
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Posted: October 06 2019 at 09:24 |
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Can't really get into the new single. Sounds like something off of Desolation, which I also found to be pretty hard after Banks.
As far as a USA tour goes, Roine needs to do a Kickstarter for it. Maybe start a Patreon page for TFK. I'm sure there are more than enough folks out there that would chip in. I like the music on the HFMC albums. Always some cool synth stuff. Need to get this new one. As always, can't keep up at all. Which I guess is a good thing. New Opeth is awesome!!
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Posted: September 26 2019 at 10:24 |
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Stumbled across this interview with Hasse Froberg today: http://www.societyforritualarts.com/coreopsis/autumn-2019-issue/interview-hasse-froberg-of-the-flower-kings Most interesting quote is this (for us USA folks anyway): "And from what I understand there’s even negotiations about bringing TFK
to the US again next year, so there’s definitely stuff in the pipeline." Let's hope this happens!!
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Posted: September 20 2019 at 14:12 |
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^ Number four for me, just behind the usual suspects.
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Posted: September 20 2019 at 11:40 |
Still my favorite FK album.
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Posted: September 19 2019 at 08:45 |
Just got Parallel Life. Wow!!! Love it.
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Posted: September 18 2019 at 18:45 |
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My Retropolis obsession have returned (repeat mode)...superbe album.
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Posted: September 18 2019 at 18:15 |
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Anybody else feeling nostalgic for TFK as they listen to new MODERN-ROCK ENSEMBLE album? (esp. the last two songs.)
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Posted: September 18 2019 at 13:44 |
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I am loving the new Hasse Fröberg Musical Companion album. I don't think the vocals are that bad although you can tell it's an aging voice. Black Flag is ok but it definitely has to grow on me.
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Posted: September 17 2019 at 20:06 |
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Saw them in their heyday (unfold) so I'm okay with that, another live album would be gladly welcome though.
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Posted: September 17 2019 at 09:11 |
Yeah, no USA dates listed with their upcoming tour, all Europe. I get the impression that Roine is done with the USA. He used to loose upwards of $10,000 on every tour he did here in the states, and now with more strict, expensive, and time consuming visa requirements, I very much doubt he will ever play here again. Canada seems to be the closest place we will get.
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Posted: September 16 2019 at 11:22 |
I have the first one and I never really cared for it. I should probably pull it out again though, as I don't know that I gave it that many listens. While I usually love his voice in the Flower Kings, I find that his voice can grate on me when he gets all "hard rock" with his singing. This is something that seems to have gotten worse over time, as I can't think of a single thing on the early TFK albums (I'm thinking up through Sum) where his voice bothered me much at all (aside from the a couple times where he lays on the cheese rather thickly).
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Posted: September 16 2019 at 09:34 |
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Pre-ordered the blue 2-LP vinyl set w/signed card.
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Posted: September 16 2019 at 08:22 |
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The new single, "Black Flag" is excellent. It sounds like a nice mix between the modern TFK's sound and their earlier stuff. Really good omen.
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