Welcome to the world of Prog. That is the line that should serve as a warning for all those who enter the realm of Wobbler. The new album from these Norwegian "lost in time" gentlemen is nothing short of pure, unadulterated love of Prog. First things first, they are fans of Genesis, Yes, Gentle Giant and a couple of more Prog rock bands that have been instrumental in making Prog one of the most adored styles in history.
That being said, the music that Wobbler presents us with in Rites At Dawn is nothing more than a magnificent tribute. Lars Fredrik Frøislie has a voice that could be in Jon Anderson’s throat. The keyboards are reminiscent of early Yes. The Hammond keyboard that so many Prog fans like, the use of the Mellotron by Lars, they are all little precious gems that make me feel like I’m listening to a timeless album. However, to be completely honest, all of the band is quite capable, there is not one musician there who is not, in is own right, a master at what they do. Still, it is the keyboards that take us into a different world.
Rites At Dawn is a voyage through the wormhole that takes us to the early 70’s, late 60’s. Each music taking us through different places and emotions while keeping us completely calm. For example, the track Lá Bealtaine gives us that wonderful felling of being introduced to some magical, calm forest. The guitar work, along with the drums, gives us a peaceful scenery, while the keyboards are the ones that set the mood for that feeling that all Prog lovers look for: the mystery hidden in each track.
The entire album stays with you for days. There is not a single bad track in Rites At Dawn, but there is one magnificent track that must be acknowledged. In Orbit is a voyage through time and space. Right about the start of the 6th minute you're transported to a psychedelic planet made of keyboard melodies that make you feel like you're in the 60's or 70's while flying high, bound by nothing, capable of dreaming of everything... if you get the idea...
I recommend this album to anyone who likes to sit in the grass, in the sun, listening to something that feels out of this world, out of this time, a beautiful album, with stunning passages, with a song that will remain immortal for me. Yes, In Orbit is that damn good.
8/10
That being said, the music that Wobbler presents us with in Rites At Dawn is nothing more than a magnificent tribute. Lars Fredrik Frøislie has a voice that could be in Jon Anderson’s throat. The keyboards are reminiscent of early Yes. The Hammond keyboard that so many Prog fans like, the use of the Mellotron by Lars, they are all little precious gems that make me feel like I’m listening to a timeless album. However, to be completely honest, all of the band is quite capable, there is not one musician there who is not, in is own right, a master at what they do. Still, it is the keyboards that take us into a different world.
Rites At Dawn is a voyage through the wormhole that takes us to the early 70’s, late 60’s. Each music taking us through different places and emotions while keeping us completely calm. For example, the track Lá Bealtaine gives us that wonderful felling of being introduced to some magical, calm forest. The guitar work, along with the drums, gives us a peaceful scenery, while the keyboards are the ones that set the mood for that feeling that all Prog lovers look for: the mystery hidden in each track.
The entire album stays with you for days. There is not a single bad track in Rites At Dawn, but there is one magnificent track that must be acknowledged. In Orbit is a voyage through time and space. Right about the start of the 6th minute you're transported to a psychedelic planet made of keyboard melodies that make you feel like you're in the 60's or 70's while flying high, bound by nothing, capable of dreaming of everything... if you get the idea...
I recommend this album to anyone who likes to sit in the grass, in the sun, listening to something that feels out of this world, out of this time, a beautiful album, with stunning passages, with a song that will remain immortal for me. Yes, In Orbit is that damn good.
8/10
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