"Vermod" was one of albums that re-ignited the Swedish progressive rock
revival. Without a question ANEKDOTEN have been heavily influenced by
early 70's KING CRIMSON with their tailored and yet controlled
FRIPP-like guitar playing (Nicklas Berg) & loads of mellotron
(actually is 2 different mellotron going at some places!) ANEKDOTEN
understands the Crimsonic use of contrast, and Vemod is centered on
contrasting tempos and dynamics. Guitarist Nicklas Berg turns in a
gritty performance on both guitar and mellotron reminding the listener
at many points of why one likes this type of music in the first place.The combination of pump organ, Mellotron, and a deeply bowed cello creates a rich dark sound of brooding intensity. Emotionally charged melodic lines and powerful rhythms abound. The percussion on this album is killer with some great deep chops and complex percussion. Filling in the mix is cellist/keyboardist Anna Sofi Dahlberg who works with the mellotrons to really bring forth some warm tones.
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