The Forest Is Too Loud
Gymnocal, 2025
9/10
Listen to The Forest Is Too Loud
This first album from the Norwegian prog-rockers Robec treats us to 5 songs of their detailed, instrumental songs that pull from many influences.
“Unknown Overture” opens the listen with Marius Tingdal Rebech’s buzzing synth and André Lund’s flowing guitar that guides the nearly 7 minutes of melodic prog-rock, and “The Apanthropist” follows with Sondre Veland’s exceptional drumming which suits the bright textures and beat fueled backdrop.
The middle spot belongs to “Latibulate”, where Rebech’s mature piano helps the tune build into layered waves of buzzing synth-rock meets prog-rock, while “Nikhedonia” is a colorful and animated album highlight that’s dynamic and meticulous.
The title track exits, and leads intimately with graceful keys and aligns with the ambience before scrappy drumming enters and segues into a powerful, triumphant finish.
An album of captivating rhythm, spacey synth, and twangy guitars, Robec have created a experience all their own that will mesmerize prog fans from beginning to end.
Travels well with: Pixie Ninja- Hypnagogia; Weserbergland- Sacrae Symphoniae Nr. 1