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An ambitious and personal slow-burner which takes multiple listens to sink in, 16 once again demonstrates why Einar Solberg is one of the most fascinating progressive musicians of the last 20 years.
3y
Norwegian progressive metal band Leprous' lead singer Einar Solberg provides his first solo album with a similar musical style to his band but also an own complexion. 16 comes with eleven songs, I would classify the result as art rock with a fat touch of progressivity (listen to "Where All The Twigs Broke"). In addition the list of guest musicians (such as his sister Heidi Solberg Tveitan, Bent Knee's Ben Levin, cellist Raphael Weinroth-Browne, Vola's Asger Mygind and other) made me ... read more
Einar Solberg, lead singer of Norwegian metal band Leprous, goes solo for a project full of daring and dynamic long epics that mash avant-garde pop with slights hints of prog metal sprinkled throughout. At times the song structures tend to get repetitive, but Einar’s incredible vocal work will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Crazy how this is still better than any of the 2020s Leprous albums so far lmao
I said it before, I'll say it again: Einar Solberg is my absolute favorite singer of all time. He truly has one of the most diverse and emotive voices I have ever heard, one that effortlessly commands attention from the listener. As a solo album, of course this is going to be no different: soaring, powerful vocal melodies are the bread and butter of this album, but don't let this fool you into thinking ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | 16 7:42 feat. Raphael Weinroth-Browne | 91 |
| 2 | Remember Me 5:39 | 93 |
| 3 | A Beautiful Life 4:35 | 93 |
| 4 | Where All the Twigs Broke 6:14 feat. Star Of Ash | 89 |
| 5 | Metacognitive 5:13 | 84 |
| 6 | Home 4:10 feat. Ben Levin | 83 |
| 7 | Blue Light 6:54 feat. Asger Mygind | 83 |
| 8 | Grotto 4:57 feat. Magnus Børmark | 92 |
| 9 | Splitting the Soul 6:22 feat. Ihsahn | 93 |
| 10 | Over the Top 6:54 | 87 |
| 11 | The Glass Is Empty 11:08 feat. Tóti Guðnason | 98 |
Total Length: 1 hour, 9 minutes
