Liquid Stone
Apollon, 2025
8/10
The Norwegian vocalist and composer Trude Eidtang and German keyboardist and composer Andreas Hack, i.e. Whispers Of Granite, are joined by a few guests for these fusion filled 8 tracks.
Hack’s warm keys and Eidtang’s gorgeous voice start with “Spirals”, as much grace surrounds the stirring climate, and “Hiding In Plain Sight” follows with Wolfgang Ostermann’s thumping drums complementing the more firm approach of prog-rock nods.
“Fleet City” and “Ocean Maker” land in the middle. The former buzzes with a quick pace of dynamic rock that isn’t short on melody, while the latter enlists Marek Arnold’s well timed sax for the soulful and cinematic songwriting.
Close to the end, “Age Of Seven”, the album’s best, allows for Eidtang’s diverse voice to guide the stylish and pop-tinted delivery, and “Silver Green” exits with a meticulous guitar solo from Paul Sadler that suits the mature keys, ambient backdrop and rich singing.
A distinct effort that’s strong on atmosphere, Whispers Of Granite embrace a haunting, emotional and eclectic vision that makes for an impressive debut.
Travels well with: Electric High- Colorful White Lies; Frank Hammersland- The Ocean Sleeps Alone Tonight