All You See
Apollon, 2023
9/10
A supergroup of members from Ricochets, Tommy Tokyo, Starving For My Gravy, Navigators, and others, Frode Fivel returns with his cosmic fueled rock that’s quite sophisticated.
“Goat Simulator” starts the listen with dreamy piano and poetic singing in the warm climate, and “Straight Line” follows with crisp drums and breezy melodies that embrace some retro-rock ideas.
Elsewhere, “Ok” offers an intimate and soulful delivery of buzzing and cozy song craft, while “Caught Up In A Smile” brings a hazy and atmospheric album highlight.
Close to the end, “Phony” and “Station Wagon” are a couple of excellent finishers, where the former emits a curious form of folk-rock that’s harmonic, and the latter is populated by some of the best singing that unfolds with a hint of psychedelia towards the end.
Fivel is in the company of Magnus Abelsen (guitar), Fredrik Brarud (drums), André Helle (bass), and Knut Olsen (keyboards), and they help cultivate a very thoughtful and diverse version of Americana-rock.
Travels well with: Laughing Stocks- Songs For The Future; 35 Tapes- Home