We are now accepting preorders for Wobbler "Hinterland" and will start shipping as soon as they arrive in stock. We are doing this as an accomodation for Wobbler's fans - we would like them to be have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with "Hinterland" in advance of the band's performance at NEARfest '05.
We will be selling Wobbler exclusively through our website from now through NEARfest. After NEARfest we will stop sales until September 6th, which will be the "official" street date around the world.
Here's the fancy words:
New Norwegian sensation Wobbler is strongly influenced by symphonic progressive greats of the past such as PFM and Il Balletto di Bronzo, classical music, and folk. Even Scandinavian contemporaries such as Änglagård and Anekdoten seem to have had an influence on Wobbler's music.
The tracks on their debut CD "Hinterland" are both long and complex, like their demo brethren. The title track clocks in at a whopping 28 minutes! However, these tracks are more mature and have been painstakingly shaped into dark symphonic masterpieces. Vintage keyboards (Mellotron, Hammond C3, Mini-Moog, harpsichord, etc.) run rampant on the album, both exemplifying Lars Froislie's affinity for the instruments and providing sonic ecstasy for fans of keyboard-laden symphonic progressive rock. Sweeping dynamics emphasized by engaging acoustic guitar and flute melodies allow a bit of time for the listener catch his breath during the invigorating journey though Wobbler's musical landscape. Close friend Jacob Holm-Lupo of White Willow assisted the band in both recording and production. The album was expertly mastered by Bob Katz, who applied modern production techniques while maintaining the desired vintage feel of the music. Hinterland is a true aural extravaganza.
Wobbler reveals itself to the world at NEARfest 2005 in July.
www.lasercd.com
We will be selling Wobbler exclusively through our website from now through NEARfest. After NEARfest we will stop sales until September 6th, which will be the "official" street date around the world.
Here's the fancy words:
New Norwegian sensation Wobbler is strongly influenced by symphonic progressive greats of the past such as PFM and Il Balletto di Bronzo, classical music, and folk. Even Scandinavian contemporaries such as Änglagård and Anekdoten seem to have had an influence on Wobbler's music.
The tracks on their debut CD "Hinterland" are both long and complex, like their demo brethren. The title track clocks in at a whopping 28 minutes! However, these tracks are more mature and have been painstakingly shaped into dark symphonic masterpieces. Vintage keyboards (Mellotron, Hammond C3, Mini-Moog, harpsichord, etc.) run rampant on the album, both exemplifying Lars Froislie's affinity for the instruments and providing sonic ecstasy for fans of keyboard-laden symphonic progressive rock. Sweeping dynamics emphasized by engaging acoustic guitar and flute melodies allow a bit of time for the listener catch his breath during the invigorating journey though Wobbler's musical landscape. Close friend Jacob Holm-Lupo of White Willow assisted the band in both recording and production. The album was expertly mastered by Bob Katz, who applied modern production techniques while maintaining the desired vintage feel of the music. Hinterland is a true aural extravaganza.
Wobbler reveals itself to the world at NEARfest 2005 in July.
www.lasercd.com
