Himmellegeme – Variola Vera (Karisma Records, 2021)
“Variola Vera” is the second album from Norwegian progressive rock band Himmellegeme. The group is based in Bergen which seems to be an incubator for fantastic progressice rock bands.
Himmellegeme play a dreamy, atmospheric form of psychedelic progressive rock with captivating melancholic vocals from Aleksander Vormestrand and enticing instrumental work, with David Gilmour-style soaring guitars and masterfully-crafted electronic keyboard layers. However, on tracks 3 and 6 the bands strays away into tiresome catchy pop.
The lineup includes Aleksander Vormestrand on vocals and guitar; Hein Alexander Olson on lead guitar, slide guitar and drums; Lauritz Isaksen on keyboards; Erik Alfredsen on bass and backing vocals; and Leiv Martin Green on drums and backing vocals.
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