Intetnett
Karisma, 2022
9/10
Perhaps the most creative and esteemed prog-outfit in Norway, Tusmørke bring us a children’s album about artificial attendance, where two evil scientists plant a self-teaching computer system inside an unsuspecting school.
“Satt i system” opens the listen with a vocally harmonic and very artistic landscape of space-folk sounds, and it isn’t long until the busy, soulful gestures of “Vikaren” emits some groove filled melodies.
In the middle, “Undringstimen” focuses on drumming for the rhythmic and sci-fi climate that’s got some Eastern ideas, too, while “Synth-etisk” recruits a mesmerizing quality to the retro-prog sensibilities.
Further still, “Golem” carries a darker spirit amid the haunting keys and ominous singing, and “Kontakten brytes” exits with well timed flute and a dreaminess that’s atypical and highly enjoyable.
An enthralling listen that touches on spiritual and psychedelic sensibilities, Tusmørke’s brand of rock is some of the most uniquely progressive you’re likely to hear, and even at 21 tracks it never out welcomes its stay.
Travels well with: Jordsjø- Jord Sessions; Oak- The Quiet Rebellion Of Compromise