The Swedish quintet The Flower Kings was founded in 1994 and then effortlessly rose to the forefront of neo-prog. Leader, guitarist and singer (1956) learned the tricks of the genre at a young age, in the seventies as a member of the group . On previous albums such as (2000) and (2006), The Flower Kings mainly linked the legacy of groups such as and to an unbridled fun that almost splashed off
… the discs. Over the years, Stolt has become increasingly concerned about the world, which also led to a darker sound. In a song like Miracles For America from their 13th album Waiting For Miracles, he doesn't beat about the bush: only miracles can save our world. Musically this translates into solid and sometimes grim prog rock that never becomes inaccessible thanks to strong melodies, tight choirs and heavenly playing on keys and guitar. (MR)more
