On This Day
Apollon, 2020
8/10
A vocal less outfit from Oslo, Norway that is fronted by drummer and composer Arild Broter, on this installment Pymlico brings horns and much attention to grooves on a very fusion friendly 8 tunes that are superbly produced.
“Heliotrope” starts the listen with bright synth, as plenty of textured melody enters the progressive setting, and “Time-Turner” follows with a jazz fusion approach that embraces saxophones and plenty of smooth percussion.
Halfway through, “Real People” offers much rhythm amid the cautious, dynamic interplay, while “Partners In Crime” gets danceable with bright trumpet and creative bass guitar prowess. “Jump Start”, one of the album’s best, then takes nods to the ‘80s with both electric and acoustic guitars alongside flowing instrumentation.
The last two tracks keep the instrumental template strong, with the busy, powerful delivery of “Sidemen Inc.”, and “Solex Agitator” exits the listen calmer, where strings and a gong drum add much to the varied climate.
This is Pymlico’s 6th album, and it certainly solidifies them as one of the most exciting groups in the area of instrumental progressive rock and fusion jazz, as each tracks flows into the next with precision and control.
Travels well with: Fatal Fusion- Dissonant Minds; Laughing Stock- The Island