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Meer: Wheels Within Wheels
by Glenn Astarita
Led by the dynamic brother-sister duo of Knut (vocals and keyboards) and Johanne Nesdal (vocals) from Norway, Meer's album Wheels Within Wheels is a vibrant tapestry woven from threads of progressive rock and symphonic influences. This is their third album, and it unfolds like an intricate maze, inviting listeners to explore its depths with each listen. The vocals are hauntingly beautiful, perfectly complementing the lush instrumentation. Meer's knack for blending diverse genres and styles is impressive; they have ...
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by Glenn Astarita
Billed as an alternative progressive pop unit, this Norwegian octet skirts progressive rock territory as well. And from a qualitative perspective, the band executes the pop-related choruses with a college education. Lead singers Johanne-Margrethe Kippersund Nisdal (female) and Knut Kippersund-Nedsaf (male) alternate and coalesce throughout these radiantly melodic pieces embedded with strings, keys, guitars, and a rhythm section amid symphonic shadings, quirky segues, kaleidoscopic themes and more. With strong compositional frameworks, sparkling arrangements and good cheer, the album ...
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