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Nods Off: In the Space Between

by Glenn Astarita
November 21, 2005

Think of early-'70s King Crimson delving into avant-garde rock territory, as this Swedish quartet lets it all hang out in a rowdy sort of way. However, the band's free-flowing habit does not signify a retrofitting of the past.

Electric guitarist Daniel Carlsson's sustained notes and blistering progressions act as a symbiotic foil for reedman Stefan Wistrand. And while the musicians generally soar skyward, they tone matters down in spots. Structured upon quirky movements, smothered with angst and staggered ...