Legendary prog rock group, The Flower Kings, will be releasing their 17th studio album, LOVE, on May 2. With 17 studio albums, countless live recordings, and performances at festivals and tours worldwide, over a 30-year career, their influence on progressive rock is undeniable and only continues to grow.
Now, the band is pleased to share the single “Burning Both Edges”, the second track taken from LOVE.
Roine Stolt describes the new track: “’Burning Both Edges’ is another song from our album LOVE; We live in troubled times where stupidity and fear always seem to push us to yet another conflict, another war. LOVE could change everything, but we chose to burn the house down time after time. The world is indeed burning in so many ways – east, west, high, low and yet we choose to follow leaders that are not fit to lead. This song is a piece in the puzzle, meant to be heard in a sequence and context that is our new album song-cycle LOVE.”
Watch the video for “Burning Both Edges”:
The album features the three original members – Roine Stolt, Hasse Fröberg, and Michael Stolt – alongside relative newcomers Mirko DeMaio and Lalle Larsson. Together, they have crafted an album that embodies the essence of progressive rock from the late sixties and early seventies. This era was marked by a departure from the norm of seeking hit singles, embracing creativity with bell-bottoms, Mellotrons, Moogs, phasing, flanging, and epic compositions. The Flower Kings have always had a knack for writing songs that blend pop sensibilities with experimental and jam band influences.
This new album showcases the Swedish royals with newfound confidence, delivering progressive rock second to none. It promises to take listeners on a journey to the hidden corners of their musical world. Fans can expect to hear more of the experimental side and wild guitar and synth solos reminiscent of the band’s early albums. The album, with a runtime of 75 minutes, features 12 tracks ranging from 3 to 12 minutes, designed to be listened to as a whole.
The album will be available in the following formats:
– Ltd. CD Digipak
– Ltd. CD Digipak (US version)
– Standard CD Jewelcase (Japanese Version)
– Ltd. Gatefold Black 2LP
– Ltd. Gatefold Neon Orange 2LP– Limited to only 500 copies worldwide
– Ltd. Gatefold Transp. Light Blue 2LP– Strictly limited to only 300 copies worldwide
Pre-order LOVE here. Album artwork by Joey Tessier.
LOVE tracklisting:
“We Claim The Moon”
“The Elder”
“How Can You Leave Us Now!?”
“World Spinning”
“Burning Both Edges”
“The Rubble”
“Kaiser Razor”
“The Phoenix”
“The Promise”
“Love Is”
“Walls Of Shame”
“Considerations”
“How Can You Leave Us Now!?” video:
The Flower Kings will bring their new album LOVE to the live stages in Europe during May/June. The tour is accompanied by Neal Morse & Resonance. For dates and ticket links, head here.
The Flower Kings lineup:
Mirko DeMaio: Drums & Percussion
Lalle Larson: Grand Piano, Rhodes Piano, Hammond B3 & Synthesizers
Hans Fröberg: Vocals, Guitar
Michael Stolt: Bass, Moog Bass, Vocals
Roine Stolt: Vocals, Electric & Acoustic 6 & 12 String Guitars, Ukulele
With:
Hasse Bruniusson: Percussion
Jannica Lund: Vocals
Aliaksandr Yasinski: Accordion
(Photo – Toby Photo)
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Now, the band is pleased to share the single “Burning Both Edges”, the second track taken from LOVE.
Roine Stolt describes the new track: “’Burning Both Edges’ is another song from our album LOVE; We live in troubled times where stupidity and fear always seem to push us to yet another conflict, another war. LOVE could change everything, but we chose to burn the house down time after time. The world is indeed burning in so many ways – east, west, high, low and yet we choose to follow leaders that are not fit to lead. This song is a piece in the puzzle, meant to be heard in a sequence and context that is our new album song-cycle LOVE.”
Watch the video for “Burning Both Edges”:
The album features the three original members – Roine Stolt, Hasse Fröberg, and Michael Stolt – alongside relative newcomers Mirko DeMaio and Lalle Larsson. Together, they have crafted an album that embodies the essence of progressive rock from the late sixties and early seventies. This era was marked by a departure from the norm of seeking hit singles, embracing creativity with bell-bottoms, Mellotrons, Moogs, phasing, flanging, and epic compositions. The Flower Kings have always had a knack for writing songs that blend pop sensibilities with experimental and jam band influences.
This new album showcases the Swedish royals with newfound confidence, delivering progressive rock second to none. It promises to take listeners on a journey to the hidden corners of their musical world. Fans can expect to hear more of the experimental side and wild guitar and synth solos reminiscent of the band’s early albums. The album, with a runtime of 75 minutes, features 12 tracks ranging from 3 to 12 minutes, designed to be listened to as a whole.
The album will be available in the following formats:
– Ltd. CD Digipak
– Ltd. CD Digipak (US version)
– Standard CD Jewelcase (Japanese Version)
– Ltd. Gatefold Black 2LP
– Ltd. Gatefold Neon Orange 2LP– Limited to only 500 copies worldwide
– Ltd. Gatefold Transp. Light Blue 2LP– Strictly limited to only 300 copies worldwide
Pre-order LOVE here. Album artwork by Joey Tessier.
LOVE tracklisting:
“We Claim The Moon”
“The Elder”
“How Can You Leave Us Now!?”
“World Spinning”
“Burning Both Edges”
“The Rubble”
“Kaiser Razor”
“The Phoenix”
“The Promise”
“Love Is”
“Walls Of Shame”
“Considerations”
“How Can You Leave Us Now!?” video:
The Flower Kings will bring their new album LOVE to the live stages in Europe during May/June. The tour is accompanied by Neal Morse & Resonance. For dates and ticket links, head here.
The Flower Kings lineup:
Mirko DeMaio: Drums & Percussion
Lalle Larson: Grand Piano, Rhodes Piano, Hammond B3 & Synthesizers
Hans Fröberg: Vocals, Guitar
Michael Stolt: Bass, Moog Bass, Vocals
Roine Stolt: Vocals, Electric & Acoustic 6 & 12 String Guitars, Ukulele
With:
Hasse Bruniusson: Percussion
Jannica Lund: Vocals
Aliaksandr Yasinski: Accordion
(Photo – Toby Photo)
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