Oiapok - 2023 - OisoLün [mini-review]

(38:39; Original Music Records)

















French band Oiapok released the album "OisoLün" back at the start of 2023, and progressive rock is the style explored on this production. It is a smooth and elegant variety of the form we get here, with the landscapes floating by like a calm and warm summer breeze. But while the motions are elegant and the music is flowing, there is also a lot of character to the landscapes explored here. While the opening song in particular highlight the use of pastoral elements and details pulled in from folk music, those with a passion for progressive rock featuring elements from jazz and jazzrock will get plenty to enjoy here, and this album is also a rare case of strict avant sensibilities being used and explored in a distinctly elegant and more broadly appealing manner. A production to seek out by those fascinated by avant-oriented progressive rock bands that explore that tradition with a higher than average focus on flow, motion and elegant, compelling arrangements.

Olav "Progmessor" Björnsen, October 2023

Links:
https://oiapok.com

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