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Soft Ffog: Soft Ffog
ByWith doses of prog metal, funk and prog seeding and the jazz element, they generate a robust soundstage along with extended jams and doomsday-like Black Sabbath mini-motifs as they often zoom in for the kill. Moreover, Bjerkan's coarse synth lines and melodic treatments sparkle atop the impact-driven rhythm section.
On "Chun Li," the musicians impart some classic blues rock grooves and shuffle things up after the guitarist's breakneck solos, leading to a scorching musical climate towards closeout. But the keyboardist stretches out during "Zangief," transforming the modality into a swerving gait, amped by a dynamic and harmonious rock-based theme framed on Hasslan's rowdy guitar-slinging amid a catchy finale.
The final track intimates early King Crimson, spiked by Frønes' prominent anchoring and more of Bjerkan's gritty synth notes that spark vivid imagery of Crimson's one-time violinist David Cross' angular and emphatic staccato phrasings. With alternating grooves via hard and heavy thematic buildups, the quartet lashes through alternating currents and bountiful improvisations that soar to parts unknown. Hence, it is an inspiring inauguration for this young record label. (Play it LOUD).
Track Listing
Chun Li; Zangief; Ken; Dhalsim.
Personnel
Tom Hasslan
guitar, electricAxel Skalstad
drumsTrond Frones
bass, electricVegard Lien Bjerkan
keyboardsAlbum information
Title: Soft Ffog | Year Released: 2022 | Record Label: Is It Jazz?
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Instrument: Guitar, electric
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