Ein Fix Ferdig Mann
Apollon, 2024
8/10
The 8th album from a Norwegian band who actually got started in the ‘70s, Lucifer Was make a prog-rock presence that embraces guitars and flutes, and these 9 diverse songs are full of energetic and raw elements.
“Frå Fyrste Dag” starts the listen, and brings soaring vocals to Arild Brøter’s hard hitting drums and calm versus dense moments, and “Ein Fix Ferdig Mann” allows Arne Martinussen’s swirling organ and Jon Ruder’s powerful vocals to guide the rich and soulful climate.
In the middle, “Når Natta Kjem Og Tek Meg” is a more intimate moment of pretty singing and mysterious songwriting, while “Eg Vil Ha Det Eg Vil Ha” showcases Thore Engen’s thick guitar amid the charged rhythm section for a symphonic rock formula.
Residing near the end, “Aftenbøn Til Dauden” brings the choir back for a theatrical performance, and “Kunsten Å Gjere Ingenting” exits with a distinct dreaminess, where Bjørn Malmåsen’s strategic bass adds much sophistication to the textured warmth.
A body of work that runs parallel to Arabs In Aspic, Popol Ace, Deep Purple or Jethro Tull, each track here brings different ideas to a classic/prog-rock experience you won’t soon forget.
Travels well with: Mesa Verde- All Is Well; Ribozyme- Celestial Low