THE FLOWER KINGS · Look At You Now | BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Look At You Now'

Swedish progressive rock titans The Flower Kings return with their latest masterpiece "Look At You Now", a sprawling double album that showcases the band's unparalleled ability to blend intricate musicianship with deeply emotional storytelling. The album opens with "Beginners Eyes" and "The Dream", immediately establishing the band's signature sound of lush keyboards, soaring guitar work, and Roine Stolt's distinctive vocals. Tracks like "Hollow Man" and the epic 12-minute title track "Look At You Now" demonstrate the group's mastery of both intimate moments and grand symphonic passages that have made them legends in the progressive rock community.

The album's second half ventures into more experimental territory with "Seasons End" and "Stronghold", while maintaining the melodic sensibilities that have defined The Flower Kings' sound for over two decades. The production is crisp and spacious, allowing each instrument to breathe while creating a cohesive sonic landscape. Songs like "The Light in Your Eyes" and "Day For Peace" showcase the band's ability to craft memorable hooks within complex arrangements, proving that progressive rock can be both intellectually stimulating and emotionally accessible.

For fans of: Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, Gentle Giant, and Big Big Train

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Beginners Eyes
A2. The Dream
A3. Hollow Man
A4. Dr. Ribedeaux

B5. Mother Earth
B6. The Queen
B7. The Light in Your Eyes

LP 2:
C8. Seasons End
C9. Scars
C10. Stronghold

D11. Father Sky
D12. Day For Peace
D13. Look At You Now

Manufacturer: Century Media Records GmbH, Schäferstr. 33a, 44147 Dortmund, Germany, Contact: www.insideoutmusic.com