Kristoffer Gildenlow – Homebound (LP)
Homebound is the third solo album of Swedish musician Kristoffer Gildenlöw. Although known from bands such as Pain of Salvation, Neal Morse Band, Kayak and more, those who are familiar with his first two albums know not to expect progressive metal with technical playing and continuously changing time signatures. Instead you get dark, eerie, nostalgic and somewhat soothing music with symphonic elements and heartfelt guitar solos. Landing on the softer side of the post-progressive spectrum, Kristoffer Gildenlöw has been compared with bands and artists such as David Sylvian, The Deer Hunter, Blackfield, No Man, and Roger Waters among others. From small, minimalistic songs and soundscapes to full symphonic rock with choirs, strings, brass, howling guitar solos and carefully chosen instrumentations, his music tells a story. And that’s what he’s known for: telling stories and touching your heart and soul with dreamy, somewhat melancholic, tales of humanity and nature.
On Homebound, Kristoffer has also chosen to put a personal tribute of the song Chelsea Hotel #2 by the great, departed Leonard Cohen.
Have a look and a listen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8hMB16XgzE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHWlxH7y4Ho
Tracks:
- Eternal
- Holy Ground
- Like Father, Like Son
- Infected
- Snow
- Never Changed
- Our Home
- I Cried Today
- Chelsea Hotel #2
- You Need To Stay (Away)
Format: LP
Artist: Kristoffer Gildenlow
Release Date: June 5, 2020