Jubaleumsplate- En hyllest til Knutsen & Ludvigsen
Apollon, 2021
8/10
Listen to Jubaleumsplate- En hyllest til Knutsen & Ludvigsen
A tribute album for Knutsen & Ludvigsen, a Norwegian singing duo who were most active in the ‘70s and ‘80s, the Apollon label enlists some of the best from their roster for this diverse set of new recordings.
Racer starts the listen with the thick and gritty, spacey rock of “Sjørøverkaptein Knutsen”, and “Dyrevise”, by the always impressive Arabs In Space, follows with a cautious approach of a buzzing version of prog-rock that features Øystein Dolmen.
Deeper into the listen, Frank Hammersland offers us the soothing “Liten aftensang”, which moves gently and with much beauty, while “Trikken Hjem”, by Bare Egil Band, finds itself in a distinct version of folk music that benefits from intimate strumming. Endre Olson’s “Hei ny dag” is the album’s best, where playful banjo plucking is met with a cozy Americana spirit.
Vulture Industries arrives near the end and they bring a dense and tense display of thumping prog-rock with them, and Kryptograf’s “Dum og deilig” exits the listen with a driving and melodic rocker that’s a bit retro and full of infectious energy.
Knutsen & Ludvigsen inspired legions of other bands, including many that are featured here, and though they were most known for children’s music, the tracks here will be enjoyed by anyone regardless of their age,
Travels well with: Kryptograf- Kryptograf; Tusmørke- Nordisk Krim