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מתוך אותה ביקורת בגיבלטר. שם דווקא כן חושבים שלליריקה יש משמעות עמוקה : I've talked about the music, but I think it worth a few sentences to talk about the lyrics as well. For some bands lyrics are just an afterthought, and for others they have more meaning. The FK's definitely fall into the latter category. Their lyrics and albums cover art and symbols all have a spiritual and religious tone, often with Christian themes. It is all quite uplifting and positive however, nothing "preachy", so I wouldn't classify it as "religious prog". The lyrics just seem to reflect the personal philosophies and ideas of Mr. Stolt. ועוד מאותה הביקורת: Their strength is in a highly professional level of compositions, arrangements, and production. Within the complex compositions are many memorable melodies. Stolt is one of the most expressive guitar players this side of Andy Latimer, and is adept at a number of styles. Bodin pulls out a variety of keyboard sounds, and Salazar propels everything along nicely. מתוך TheDailyPage.com "Forget Genesis, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Yes and Jethro Tull. While certainly influenced by these dinosaurs, the new generation of progressive rock bands have a far less clunky and more modern sound. Most important, these bands don't take themselves nearly as seriously as prog-rock's royalty. Among the genre's latest contenders are Sweden's Flower Kings, a seven-man outfit whose instruments include chains, mallets, a soprano saxophone and mellotrons. " מתוך All-review.com "While groups like ELP and King Crimson continue to gain popularity without making any new music, they can continue their legacy based on what they have already accomplished, not what they are currently recording. The Flower Kings however have been making their mark since the 90's and have been moving forward since their inception" מתוך Espudd.com "My first encounter with The Flower Kings left me dumb struck. Questions where flying through my head at the speed of light. I felt as though I where drowning, and as if I had never heard music so, well, musical. What just happened? What did I just listen to? Was that real? Can you really do that? Can you call that music? Huh? I've become a huge and avid follower since that day, and with their new double disc release, Unfold the Future, Roine Stolt and company reinvent themselves all over again. The Flower Kings are the undisputed kings of progressive psychedelia and the masters of experimental musical arrangements. Unfold The Future does in fact just what is says. The future of experimental prog is here, and The Flower Kings once again are bearing the torch." מתוך Openupandsay: Once again, The Flower Kings have taken it upon themselves to remind us of the artistic vitality of classic progressive–rock. "The Rainmaker" is 77 minutes of sprawling, ambitious, gently psychedelic artsiness in the grand prog traditions of early Yes and Genesis. Without betraying their retrospective vision, the band covers a wide sonic spectrum, ranging from sparse atmospherics to dense swirls, from slinky rock grooves to loosely structured jams. Every moment of "The Rainmaker" rings with artistic integrity and instrumental virtuosity, but that does not mean it will suit everybody's tastes. This is progressive–rock for true prog–heads, for listeners whose ears long ago stopped needing training wheels. It is melodic, but it is not hooky enough for casual fans; מתוך Guitarnoise.com Need I say it again? A new Flower Kings album is always, always a good thing. Even better when it's a double album! And with songs that last fourteen minutes, twenty-four minutes and even more than thrity minutes! Never a dull moment with the Kings. The variety in their sound, the textures and flavours show that these guys know their music. This album has a very Yes flavour, so much so that Jon Anderson is probably scratching his head wondering how these guys have been able to do what Yes can't do anymore. Unfold the Future is a major tour de force, showing once again that the Flower Kings are the new Grandmasters of Progressive Rock.
