Tre Ut
Apollon, 2019
8/10
On this sophomore album from the Norwegian trio, Trojka deliver what they do best- a fusion type of rock where few genres are off limits and exploration unfolds in spades.
Opening track, “President”, starts out with beat friendly smooth jazz sounds that touch on prog-rock, and “Penger” follows with a cosmic influence of psyche-rock where warm synth makes a grand presence.
Near the middle, “Orkan” puts percussion at center stage on the retro-fun that takes nods to the ‘70s, while “Fly” brings a calming, subdued moment of elegant folk inspired playfulness.
At the end, “Grenseland” recruits bouncy bass work into not so subtle homage to prog-rock giants like King Crimson, and “A se” uses atypical melodies in a restrained, lush fashion. The album ends on the title track, which offers 7 minutes of adventurousness that encompasses pop, prog, folk and experimental, artistic flashes, too.
An exciting and fluid display of prog-pop fun, Trojka make their genre skipping appear effortless as they wind in and out countless ideas with incredible skill from the three. Although they’ve been underground heroes in their hometown of Bergen for many years, Tre Ut will certainly and understandably bring them legions of new fans who appreciate their unique vision.
Travels well with: Knekklectric- For Mange Melodia; Hatifnats- Before It Is Too Late