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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The gloomy and doomy aspects of the modern world are often reflected in its music, and the world of prog can be just as susceptible as other genres to a walk on the dark side. So the exuberant optimism of Kaipa's 10th studio album comes as a welcome breath of fresh air. The lyrics are positive and hopeful, and the overarching tone of the music is invigorating, verging on joyful.
The dual lead vocals of Aleena Gibson and Ritual's Patrik Lundstrom play a large part in this. When I first started listening to Kaipa with the release of `Notes From The Past' in 2002, I felt that the vocals were the weak link - Aleena's almost ridiculously enthusiastic `singing her heart out' sounded overly squeaky and child-like, and Patrik's vocal style is also a bit of an acquired taste. Several Ritual and Kaipa albums later, maybe I've just got used to it! In any case, the vocal vibe is perfectly matched by the duelling guitar and keyboard interplay.
Per Nilson joined Kaipa on the guitar for `Angling Feelings' (2007), and he was certainly a more than adequate replacement for Roine Stolt. With this album I have come to realise that his `ecstatic guitar' style (shades of Steve Hillage circa 1976's `Om Nama Shivaya') perfectly complements the upbeat outlook of Hans Lundin's songwriting. Labouring the point perhaps, but I'd say the latter is a defining characteristic of the band, certainly in its 21st Century manifestations.
Morgan Agren on drums and the ubiquitous Jonas Reingold (Flower Kings/Karmakanic/The Tangent etc) on bass form an inspired and rock solid rhythmic base for the soaring lead instruments and vocals. With a line up of this calibre, you can be sure that the musicianship is second to none.
It is hard to pick highlights from the 8 songs that make up this 70 minute album - songwriter and keyboardist Hans Lundin has surpassed himself with the uniformly high quality of the pieces. Perhaps the oddly titled prog epic `Electric Power Water Notes' (17:51) stands out, but the beautiful folk-inspired `Folkia's First Decision' (2:33) that follows it is just as engaging in its own way. And as with previous releases, the production and mastering is absolutely flawless.
Those who have enjoyed previous Kaipa releases will certainly be thrilled with this one. A strong contender for best Kaipa album ever: coming on the heels of the excellent `Angling Feelings' it seems Kaipa are going from strength to strength.
The CD comes in a jewel case, with attractive artwork in a 20 page booklet that also contains lyrics and band photos.
The dual lead vocals of Aleena Gibson and Ritual's Patrik Lundstrom play a large part in this. When I first started listening to Kaipa with the release of `Notes From The Past' in 2002, I felt that the vocals were the weak link - Aleena's almost ridiculously enthusiastic `singing her heart out' sounded overly squeaky and child-like, and Patrik's vocal style is also a bit of an acquired taste. Several Ritual and Kaipa albums later, maybe I've just got used to it! In any case, the vocal vibe is perfectly matched by the duelling guitar and keyboard interplay.
Per Nilson joined Kaipa on the guitar for `Angling Feelings' (2007), and he was certainly a more than adequate replacement for Roine Stolt. With this album I have come to realise that his `ecstatic guitar' style (shades of Steve Hillage circa 1976's `Om Nama Shivaya') perfectly complements the upbeat outlook of Hans Lundin's songwriting. Labouring the point perhaps, but I'd say the latter is a defining characteristic of the band, certainly in its 21st Century manifestations.
Morgan Agren on drums and the ubiquitous Jonas Reingold (Flower Kings/Karmakanic/The Tangent etc) on bass form an inspired and rock solid rhythmic base for the soaring lead instruments and vocals. With a line up of this calibre, you can be sure that the musicianship is second to none.
It is hard to pick highlights from the 8 songs that make up this 70 minute album - songwriter and keyboardist Hans Lundin has surpassed himself with the uniformly high quality of the pieces. Perhaps the oddly titled prog epic `Electric Power Water Notes' (17:51) stands out, but the beautiful folk-inspired `Folkia's First Decision' (2:33) that follows it is just as engaging in its own way. And as with previous releases, the production and mastering is absolutely flawless.
Those who have enjoyed previous Kaipa releases will certainly be thrilled with this one. A strong contender for best Kaipa album ever: coming on the heels of the excellent `Angling Feelings' it seems Kaipa are going from strength to strength.
The CD comes in a jewel case, with attractive artwork in a 20 page booklet that also contains lyrics and band photos.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I hadn't heard of Kaipa until shortly before my first listen of this album, but I wish I had done because it's easily the best album I've heard in the last year. If you like Karmakanic's last album Who's The Boss In The Factory you'll find plenty to like here. Long instrumental sections, excellent guitar/keyboard solo parts, nice clean vocals (which come a distant second behind the instruments for me, sorry) then you can't go wrong with this.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I must admit when I first heard this album it didn't blow me away. But, honestly, the more I have listened to it the more it has grown on me. It is a consistently good album and I think, better than anything they have done before. Great melodies, strong vocals and some great hooks. It's an upbeat and cheerful prog album and I love it. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for their next release, no doubt with another new line-up!
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The lyrics?..... hmmm.....
The music is great but the lyrics could have done with a bit more work, almost embarrassing at times. Worth it though for the music alone, at the bargain price of £3.99 I paid. Read more
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I was just about going a bit stale with my prog listening.
Then along came Kaipa. Absolutely uplifting and briliant.
A total Joy from start to finish. Read more
Then along came Kaipa. Absolutely uplifting and briliant.
A total Joy from start to finish. Read more
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