4th studio album from Kaipa since Hans
Lundin decided to bring back the band after a 20 years hiatus.
'Angling Feelings' can be viewed as chapter three, because this is
the first album since the split with long-time companion Roine Stolt,
a split that has had a positive influence on this album. Hans Lundin
has created what I consider his most complex and mature album in his
long career.
The foundations still lie in progressive rock,
Swedish folk and melodic rock. The choice of Per Nilsson (Scar
Symmetry) to replace Roine Stolt might to some sound a bit weird,
but his contribution on this album really lifts it up to the next
level. Aleena Gibson has a very unique voice and I really like her
performance on this album, and guest artist Fredrik Lindquist
(Ritual) contribution on whistle gives the album a nice folk element
to the songs.
A well produced album with ten strong
progressive rock songs Swedish style is on offer here, and the album
grows with each spin in my player, and I am happy to say that this
is a good and enjoyable album, which should please many a
listener...