Reviews
Bushman's Revenge (2009)
You Lost Me at Hello
Eclectic and adventurous-sounding second album from Norwegian jazz metal outfit, Bushman's Revenge
El Doom & The Born Electric (2012)
El Doom & The Born Electric
Fiery debut album from Scandinavian stoner rock super group, El Doom & The Born Electric
Elephant 9 (2010)
Walk the Nile
Elitist and ultimately self-indulgent muso instrumental rock on second album from Norwegian collective, Elephant9
Elephant9 (2019)
Psychedelic Backfire I and II
Furious freeform jazz recorded at a North Oslo cafe on double CD by experimental trio Elephant9
Fire (2016)
She Sleeps, She Sleeps
Compelling and inflammatory fifth album from Scandinavian jazz terrorists, Fire
Fire! (2009)
You Liked Me Five Minutes Ago
Largely uninspiring freeform jazz drones on debut album from improvisational Scandinavian jazz trio, Fire!
Fire! Orchestra (2014)
Exit
Manic but adventurous and often magnificent avant garde jazz on new alabum from Norwegian-based act, Fire! Orchestra
Fire! Orchestra (2016)
Ritual
Forceful and whirlwind latest offering from Norwegian freeform jazz outfit, the Fire! Orchestra
Hedvig Mollestad Trio (2019)
Smells Funny
Norwegian group Hedvig Mollestad Trio skilfully blend jazz and rock in music that reaches the head before the heart
Hedvig Mollestad Trio (2011)
Shoot!
Suprisingly effective heavy metal played by Scandinavian jazz group, the Hedvig Mollestad Trio
Hedvig Mollestad Trio (2016)
Black Stabat Mater
Intense and enthralling fifth album from jazz-influenced Norwegian progressive act, the Hedvig Mollestad Trio
Hedvig Mollestad Trio (2021)
Ding Dong, You’re Dead
Baffling and energetic cross genre album from Norwegian act Hedvig Mollestad Trio, which combines loud krautrock, prog, jazz and garage punk rock
Hedvig Mollestad Trio (2013)
All of Them Witches
Imppessive if somewhat monotonous combination of classic rock and free-jazz on second album from Norwegian instrumental act, the Hedvig Mollestad Trio
Hedvig Mollestad Trio (2014)
Enfant Terrible
Thunderous and chaotic yet adventurous third album from Norwegian jazz act, the Hedvig Mollestad Trio
Jon Irabagon, John Hegre and Nils Are Dronen (2017)
Axis
Challenging but enthralling new album from highly-rated Norwegian/American modern jazz trio Irabagadon, Hegre and Dronen
Krokofant (2017)
Krokofant III
Impressive third album from exuberant and energetic Norwegian progressive jazz outfit Krokofant
Krokofant (2016)
Krokofant II
Abrasive and exciting second album from Nordic power trio Krokofant whose music merges jazz and rock
Last Hurrrah! (2015)
Mudflowers
Surprisingly lush and catchy third album from the Last Hurrah!! which, orchestrated in a film soundtrack style, flirts with a variety of styles`
Maja S.K. Ratkje (2019)
Suit
Remarkable and hauntingly beautiful ballet and opera music from composer Maja S.K. Ratkje which was inspired by Knut Hamsun’s novel ‘Hunger’
MoHa (2008)
One Way Ticket to Candyland
Experimental, but mesmerizing second album from Norwegian avant garde duo MoHa !whose noisy and discordant surfaces conceal hidden rhythms and depths
MoHa (2007)
Norwegianism
Challenging, but totally compelling new album from off kilter Norwegian duo Moha !
Motorpsycho (2008)
Little Lucid Moments
Superb latest album from Norwegian stoner rock/psychedelic group Motorpsycho, who despite having formed nearly two decades ago still manage to sound remarkably fresh
Motorpsycho (2010)
Heavy Metal Fruit
Rewarding latest album from durable Norwegian psychedelic-influenced rockers Motorpsycho which while not one of the band's best efforts still stands up to repeated listening
Motorpsycho (2019)
The Crucible
Enjoyable but over-stated latest album from Norwegian progressive/psychedelic rock trio Motorpsycho
Motorpsycho (2021)
Kingdom of Oblivion
Dull and cliched harmonic rock on latest album from Norwegian band Motorpsycho
Motorpsycho (2013)
Still Life with Eggplant
Fiery back-to-basics latest album from durable Norwegian pyschedelic trio, Motorpsycho
Motorpsycho (2020)
The All Is One
Superb double album from Norwegian legends Motorpsycho, who While flying in the face of more fashionable modes and styles continue to be an inventive and creative force
Motorpsycho (2016)
Here Be Monsters
Subtle and delicate latest album from Norway’s elder rock statesmen Motorpsycho now some twenty-five years down the line and creating their most impressive music yet
Motorpsycho (2015)
Supersonic Scientists – A Young Person’s Guide to…
Impressive first ever anthology on double CD from Norwegian alternative rockers, Motorpsycho
Motorpsycho and Ståle Storløkken (2012)
The Death Defying Unicorn
Impressive joint double album from durable Norwegian psychedelic act and acclaimed keyboardist who have combined with jazz orchestra on Greek mythology-inspired concept record to remarkabke effect
Puma (2010)
Half Nelson Courtship
Epic-sounding post rock on innovative third album from experimental Norwegian trio, Puma
Stian Westerhus (2010)
Pitch Black Star Spangled
Melancholic, but potentially hugely influential experimental guitar music on debut solo album from Norwegian jazz artist, Stian Westerhus
Susanna and the Magical Orchestra (2009)
3
Irritating and vague New Age electronic meanderings on third album from Norwegian band, Susanna and the Magical Orchestra
Ultralyd (2007)
Condtions for a Piece of Music
Conmpelling combination of free jazz, improv and ambient sounds on third album from Norwegian avant-garde group, Ultralyd
Various (2017)
Sky Music: A Tribute to Terje Rypdal
Versatile tribute album from all star Norwegian supergroup and friends who gather together to celebrate the 70th birthday of legendary guitarist Terje Rypdal