Tomorrow Is Delayed
Apollon, 2020
8/10
A Norwegian band with an affinity for legends like Pink Floyd, Professor Tip Top are well versed in progressive, psychedelic sounds from decade’s past on this very exploratory 6th album.
“Erebus” starts the listen with a retro-rock approach where smooth vocals from new front woman Sonja Otto guide the nostalgic opener, and “In The Mirror” follows with a bit of mystery amid a darker setting that swirls with pretty tension.
At the halfway point, “The Ghost Within” enters calmer territory, where a dreamy delivery and spirited guitar work is present, as are Abbey Road hints are present, while the title track is an agile and cautious rocker where keys leave an impression amid the cosmic rhythm.
Deep into the listen, “Objet Petit a” offers a psychedelic, minimal approach complete with soaring vocals and spacey nods in an almost New Age like fashion, and “Earth” exits the listen with a ballad as beautiful singing alongside gorgeous melancholy finishes out the affair.
Professor Tip Top sure made a wise choice by bringing Otto into the band, as her vocals are nothing short of stunning and her work behind the keyboards isn’t anything to spit at either. Add the rhythm section of Charles Wise (drums) and Stein Hogseth (bass), as well as Sam Fossbakk’s guitar, keys, synth and vocals and you’ve got a fine psyche/prog/throwback rock record that will sound just as good 20 years from now as it does today.
Travels well with: The Opium Cartel- Valor; Weserbergland- Am Ende der Welt