OF EDEN, to be released June 19th (US, June 18th Europe) via InsideOut
Music. THE FLOWER KINGS emerged as one of the most popular bands of
the early '90s Prog movement and became one of the scene's leading
icons together with Porcupine Tree, Spocks Beard and Dream Theater.
In light of the album's impending release date, THE FLOWER KINGS are
now debuting a medley of the 25-minute opening track "Numbers." The
medley can be heard here:
http://soundcloud.com/officialinsideoutmusic/the-flower-kings-numbers.
BANKS OF EDEN was recorded with the band playing live in one room in a
studio in January 2012, a recording much like in the old days of
classic prog, before computers hit the market.
"We aimed for the classic big warm vinyl-sound of old records by
Queen, Genesis, Zeppelin or Deep Purple," says founder and frontman
Roine Stolt.
The music contains most of the trademarks that put THE FLOWER KINGS at
the top of modern Prog. The theme of the album is the struggle between
a world in constant motion and in addictive consumption, and on the
other side, finding a place and a little time where our souls find
rest and peace.
"The album is a reflection of my thoughts on the world of today, I
would say. I think this is where Roine Stolt as a person stands today.
There are elements of both politics and religion, but I try to write
lyrics without lecturing the fans. Still I always try to put something
of a true wisdom of life or poetic beauty into the lyrics that
hopefully stays with them." added Stolt.
THE FLOWER KINGS - Banks Of Eden
1. Numbers
2. For The Love Of Gold
3. Pandemonium
4. For Those About To Drown
5. Rising The Imperial
6. Fireghosts (Bonus Track)
7. Going Up (Bonus Track)
8. Illuminati (Bonus Track)
9. Lo Lines (Bonus Track)
Extra Material:
Interview with the band in the studio - video feature
Release dates:
GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND / NORWAY: Friday, June 15, 2012.
UK / BENELUX / FRANCE / GREECE / DENMARK / PORTUGAL / REST OF EUROPE:
Monday, June 18, 2012.
UNITED STATES / SPAIN / ITALY: Tuesday, June 19, 2012.
SWEDEN / FINLAND / HUNGARY: Wednesday, June 20, 2012.
AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND: Friday, June 22, 2012.
The official album trailer for BANKS OF EDEN can be seen here:
http://youtu.be/R1NnWP0CBac
For more information on THE FLOWER KINGS, please visit:
www.flowerkings.se
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Flower-Kings/107921532569197
www.reverbnation.com/theflowerkings
www.myspace.com/cosmiclodge
www.insideoutmusic.com
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