Iconic Swedish progressive rock band The Flower Kings is set to release its new album Look At You Now on September on InsideOutMusic. The band says about the new album: “Like a ghost ship sailing in from faraway places; a set of new songs leave their mark on 2023. A year most of us will remember for the wars, the migration & refugees, the wildfires, the lost youth, the melting ice, the economic crisis, too many dead heroes, the political unrest. But also, a year that opens to possibilities, rebirth; new ways of thinking. We think this new album from The Kings of the North gives a bit of both.”
Guitarist, vocalist, composer, and band leader Roine Stolt adds: “The first track out (and likewise the opening track) is “Beginner’s Eyes”. A song that has its origin in the very early 90s , a time before The Flower Kings were gathering, but now finally and finely developed and recorded properly. A happy tune with plenty of flowery sunny themes Roine & Hasse vocals united, and a good groove, cool Hammond and Moog blipping’ and bloppin’ sounds, over a solid beat from Mirko & Michael. There’s no doubt that The Flower Kings plays no ‘style,’ or in no league, other than their own, a style they created and crafted carefully for more than 25 years strong. The album is a celebration of the imagination and craft of those who lead rather than follow. Artwork came in like magic from Joey Tessier – a world of magic and flowery creatures.”
Buy Look At You Now.