Änglagård ‎– Viljans Öga (2LP Vinyl Album)

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Änglagård ‎– Viljans Öga

Gatefold. Released by the band’s own label Änglagård Records. Limited to 1500 copies.

Viljans Öga is probably one of the pivotal accomplishments in modern serious instrumental music. The whole album is completely flawless, starting with the quality of the composition, the musicianship, the synergy of the sounds and rhythms, the palpable power of its inspiration and message, and of course the quality of engineering. The jacket and sleeves are outstanding works of art and are right in tune with the spirit of the album.

Änglagård is a symphonic progressive band from Sweden. Their 1992 debut, Hybris, brought them international acclaim as it is considered one of best albums of this genre released in the last 15 years. Their sound combines elements of Genesis, Shylock, King Crimson, Gentle Giant, and Samla Mammas Manna, though the underlying writing style is not too reminiscent of any one of these bands. Drenched in analog keyboards, mellotrons, dual guitar and flute, their violently dynamic music is backed up by a tight rhythm section featuring a virtuoso classically-influenced drummer.