A Rhizome Revolution Part 1
Apollon, 2024
10/10
Listen to A Rhizome Revolution Part 1
The Oslo rockers Yobrepus bring a very artistic approach to this operatic body of work, where a wealth of influences and styles are present across the 6 detailed selections.
The dense buzzing of “Stay Cool” opens the listen with thick guitars and hard hitting drums from Paal Urdal alongside the vocal effects of the impressive start, and “The Enabler” follows with a dreaminess that invites both classic and prog-rock ideas into the flowing melodies that makes great use of Vegard Weyergang Vartdal’s bass.
In the middle, “Protozoa” comes with a hint of mysteriousness via the spacey nods and warm singing thanks to Mats Jørgen Sivertsen, while “Holy Motors” emits a brighter tone that uses acoustic guitar alongside a slight jangle of crisp, indie-rock coziness.
“Firestorm” and “Jupiter” exit the listen, where the former is an intimate moment of poetic singing and gentle keys thanks to Øyvind Rognerud, and the latter carries a soulful mood of much beauty and elegant strings.
Nods to Porcupine Tree, Radiohead or King Crimson are very much enjoyed, as Yobrepus pen a listen that’s as diverse as it is timeless.
Travels well with: The Dredge- Torches; Gaute Storsve Band- Bebé K’awiil