Needlepoint

Needlepoint: The Diary Of Robert Reverie

by Roger Farbey
June 1, 2018

Norwegian band Needlepoint's fourth release for BJK is an intriguing one, full of vocal-based songs that twist and turn at every opportunity. The near-title track “Robert Reverie" contains a skilfully fast and labyrinthine guitar solo from Bjørn Klakegg, underpinned by wistful words, riff-laden bass and keyboards. and energetic, surgically precise drumming. By contrast, Nikolai Hængsle's Hugh Hopper-esque fuzz bass heralds the opening to “On The Floor," which despite its relatively menacing beginnings, develops into a number resembling a cross between ...