Hybris (album)
Encyclopedia
Hybris was the first studio album by the Swedish
progressive rock
group Änglagård
.
Released in late 1992, it would become one of the most influential albums of the new wave of progressive rock in the '90s. It begins with "Jordrök" (which means earth-smoke), the only fully instrumental
piece on the album.
The music is quite similar to 1970s progressive rock groups such as Yes
, Cathedral and King Crimson
, but Änglagård
has also succeeded in creating their own style, much thanks to Holmgren's folklore-sounding flute playing and Olsson's highly distinctive drumming (he was only 17 in 1992). There are also obvious similarities to the obscure 1970s band Cathedral's one-shot album Stained Glass Stories.
The album used to be extremely difficult to find and was considered a rarity in progressive rock
history. It has recently been re-released on Alvarsdotter Music & Production.
On the remastered CD-version of the album, there is a bonus track called "Gånglåt från Knapptibble" which seems to be a demo of the song "Skogsranden" from their second album, Epilog
.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
progressive rock
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
group Änglagård
Änglagård
Änglagård is a Swedish progressive rock band, with influences including Cathedral, King Crimson, Genesis, Trettioåriga Kriget, Schicke Führs Fröhling, and Van der Graaf Generator. The band was established in 1991 by Tord Lindman and Johan Högberg , and broke up in 1994...
.
Released in late 1992, it would become one of the most influential albums of the new wave of progressive rock in the '90s. It begins with "Jordrök" (which means earth-smoke), the only fully instrumental
Instrumental
An instrumental is a musical composition or recording without lyrics or singing, although it might include some non-articulate vocal input; the music is primarily or exclusively produced by musical instruments....
piece on the album.
The music is quite similar to 1970s progressive rock groups such as Yes
Yes (band)
Yes are an English rock band who achieved worldwide success with their progressive, art, and symphonic style of rock music. Regarded as one of the pioneers of the progressive genre, Yes are known for their lengthy songs, mystical lyrics, elaborate album art, and live stage sets...
, Cathedral and King Crimson
King Crimson
King Crimson are a rock band founded in London, England in 1969. Often categorised as a foundational progressive rock group, the band have incorporated diverse influences and instrumentation during their history...
, but Änglagård
Änglagård
Änglagård is a Swedish progressive rock band, with influences including Cathedral, King Crimson, Genesis, Trettioåriga Kriget, Schicke Führs Fröhling, and Van der Graaf Generator. The band was established in 1991 by Tord Lindman and Johan Högberg , and broke up in 1994...
has also succeeded in creating their own style, much thanks to Holmgren's folklore-sounding flute playing and Olsson's highly distinctive drumming (he was only 17 in 1992). There are also obvious similarities to the obscure 1970s band Cathedral's one-shot album Stained Glass Stories.
The album used to be extremely difficult to find and was considered a rarity in progressive rock
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
history. It has recently been re-released on Alvarsdotter Music & Production.
On the remastered CD-version of the album, there is a bonus track called "Gånglåt från Knapptibble" which seems to be a demo of the song "Skogsranden" from their second album, Epilog
Epilog (album)
Epilog was the second and last studio album fromSwedish progressive rock group Änglagård. A darkerand completely instrumental work, it was supposed to be the finalchapter of Änglagård, hence the name. -Availability:...
.
Track listing
- All Music Written & Arranged By Änglagård. All Lyrics By Tord Lindman.
- "Jordrök (Earth Smoke)" – 11:10
- "Vandringar i vilsenhet (Wanderings in Confusion)" – 11:56
- "Ifrån klarhet till klarhet (From Clarity to Clarity)" – 8:08
- "Kung Bore (King Winter)" – 13:04
- "Gånglåt från Knapptibble (Marching Tune from Knapptibble)" (bonus track) – 7:19
Personnel
- Tord Lindman: Vocals, Gibson 335, Nylon & Steel Acoustic Guitars
- Jonas Engdegård: Stratocaster, Gibson 335, Nylon & Steel Acoustic Guitars
- Thomas Johnson: MellotronMellotronThe Mellotron is an electro-mechanical, polyphonic tape replay keyboard originally developed and built in Birmingham, England in the early 1960s. It superseded the Chamberlin Music Master, which was the world's first sample-playback keyboard intended for music...
, Hammond Organ B-3 & L-100, Solina, Clavinet, Pianet, Korg Mono/Poly, Piano & Church Organ (Electronic Version) - Anna Holmgren: Flute
- Johan Högberg: Rickenbacker Bass, Bass Pedals & Mellotron Effects
- Mattias OlssonMattias Olsson (musician)Mattias Olsson started his career as a classical percussionist playing in orchestras and big bands on Ekerö outside of Stockholm. As a sideline to recording and producing bands Mattias Olsson writes articles for several Swedish Magazines.-Early life:He was born in Hong Kong to Swedish parents. In...
: Sonor Drumset, Zildjian CymbalsAvedis Zildjian CompanyThe Avedis Zildjian Company is a cymbal manufacturer founded in Istanbul by Armenian Avedis Zildjian in the 17th century during the Ottoman Empire. At nearly 400 years old, Zildjian is one of the oldest companies in the world...
, Concert Bass Drum, Triangles, Tambourines, Vibraslap, Po-Chung, Gong, Castanets, Line Bells, Cow Bell, Wood Block, Glockenspiel, Tubular Bells, Bongos, Bells, Ice-Bell, Finger Cymbals, Waterfall, A-Gogo Bells, Cabasa, Claves, French Cowbell, African Drums & Effect-Flute