Retropolis

by The Flower Kings

Overview

Retropolis is the album that brought the Flower Kings from an interesting underground progressive rock band to an act that simply couldn't be ignored by anyone interested in the genre's 1990s revival. Roine Stolt and consorts' aim for Retropolis was to dive a little more into vintage progressive forms (retro) and, indeed, this album is the most nostalgic and closer-to-the-roots-sounding of the band's catalog. From the Pink Floyd-shaped "Rhythm of the Sea" to the poignant Yes-like hymn "There Is More to This World," the Flower Kings sound like they are paying tribute to the groups that brought them to do what they are doing, without ever falling into plagiarism or sacrificing the band's own identity. "Melting Pot," "The Judas Kiss," and the powerful instrumental "Retropolis" are the album's other highlights. Very strong composition-wise, Retropolis lacked some cohesion. It is one of the band's most song-oriented albums (with The Flower King). In comparison, the following effort Stardust We Are will have a stronger identity but at times weaker material. ~ Francois Couture

Product Details

Release Date:	05/27/2022
Label:	Inside Out Music
UPC:	0194399568613
Rank:	74385

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Flower Kings   Primary Artist
Ulf Wallander   Sax (Soprano)
Jaime Salazar   Drums,Percussion
Roine Stolt   Guitar,Vocals,Voices,Keyboards
Tomas Bodin   Piano,Fx Vocals,Mellotron,Synthesizer,Organ (Hammond)
Hasse Bruniusson   Percussion
Hans Froberg   Voices
Michael Stolt   Bass

Technical Credits

Don Azzaro   Producer
Dexter Frank Jr.   Mixing,Engineer
Roine Stolt   Composer
Tomas Bodin   Mixing,Effects,Composer
Tegelmann   Photography
DCM   Sleeve Design Assistant
Hippiefied Art   Sleeve Design Assistant
Lilian Forsberg   Photography
Per Aleskog   Cover Art