release date: May 10, 2019
format: digital (4 x File, FLAC)
[album rate: 3,5 / 5] [3,52]
producer: Lars Lundholm [rec.]; Troels Bech [mast.]; Papir [mix.]
label: Stickman Records - nationality: Denmark
6th studio album by Papir following two years after V is like that recorded by Lars Lundholm and released on Stickman. The trio remains unchanged with guitarist Niklas Sørensen, bassist Christian Clausen, and drummer Christoffer Christensen.
VI are four untitled tracks with a total running time at just under 40 mins. and stylewise, Papir explores their new-found original blend of post-rock, space rock and prog rock with hints of this and that but still held together on their own musical path.
VI also continue a new fine level demonstrating individual qualities as well as insight in musical realisation. My only 'complaint' is the end-track, which to me sounds like something they composed earlier with too much improvisation and too much unorganised space rock, whereas the first three all appear more contemporary and better arranged. That said, this new distillation is still more than a worthwhile listen.
Small recommendation.
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