The Flower Kings – Islands (2020) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

The Flower Kings – Islands (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:35:59 minutes | 1,72 GB | Genre: Rock
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THE FLOWER KINGS presents “Islands” – the new double CD album – it features artwork by legend Roger Dean (Yes, Asia, Gentle Giant, Greenslade, Uriah Heep) and all trademark sounds and melodies, the band is renowned for at the front end to the last note.

“The theme of the album is isolation – so the title ‘Islands’ felt like a most relevant title – as much of it circulates around isolation, loss, and the fear of being disconnected. Having to face this unexpected pandemic will leave marks on each one of us for a very long time and to lose loved ones forces us to soldier on, learning and growing a stronger version of ourselves in this fragile cycle of life.

Musically; the aim has been to create a bigger grand epic piece out of 21 songs – so they are all connected with themes that weave in and out – like the way ‘Sgt Peppers’ or ‘The Lamb’ were built on shorter songs, but yet linked. So view it as one mega song or as 21 separate pieces, it is all tailored to be listened to as one piece – like a cinematic 90min long ride.”

The 92 minutes long album display vintage keys to epic guitar solos, from odd drum patterns to symphonic elements, THE FLOWER KINGS present a dynamic and complex record that is bold, bombastic and beautiful.

Tracklist:
1. The Flower Kings – Racing with Blinders On (04:33)
2. The Flower Kings – From the Ground (04:10)
3. The Flower Kings – Black Swan (05:57)
4. The Flower Kings – Morning News (04:06)
5. The Flower Kings – Broken (06:47)
6. The Flower Kings – Goodbye Outrage (02:24)
7. The Flower Kings – Journeyman (01:49)
8. The Flower Kings – Tangerine (04:12)
9. The Flower Kings – Solaris (09:31)
10. The Flower Kings – Heart of the Valley (04:41)
11. The Flower Kings – Man in a Two Peace Suit (03:28)
12. The Flower Kings – All I Need Is Love (05:53)
13. The Flower Kings – A New Species (05:56)
14. The Flower Kings – Northern Lights (05:45)
15. The Flower Kings – Hidden Angles (00:52)
16. The Flower Kings – Serpentine (03:52)
17. The Flower Kings – Looking for Answers (04:47)
18. The Flower Kings – Telescope (04:52)
19. The Flower Kings – Fool’s Gold (03:18)
20. The Flower Kings – Between Hope & Fear (04:42)
21. The Flower Kings – Islands (04:15)

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