artist : Nods Off
title : Lococycle
date : 1993
label : Einnicken Records
genre : Jazz
cat-nr : ers9310
release date: 07.10.2007
street date : 11.04.1993
tracks : 08
bitrate : avg. 166kbps
size : 22,6 MB
source : CDDA
type : Album
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http://www.einnickenrecords.com/
http://www.myspace.com/nodsoff
"Think of early-æ70s King Crimson delving into avant garde
rock territory, as this Swedish quartet lets it all hang out
in a rowdy sort of way. However, the bandÆs free-flowing
habit does not signify a retrofitting of the past. Electric
guitarist Daniel CarlssonÆs sustained notes and blistering
progressions act as a symbiotic foil for reedman Stefan
Wistrand. And while the musicians generally soar skyward,
they tone matters down in spots. Structured upon quirky
movements, smothered with angst and staggered pulses, the
quartet's music is driven by an obvious sense of direction.
/... / Needless to say, the ensemble saturates its palate
with a good-natured vibe that becomes quite conspicuous from
the onset. (Recommendedà)"
Glenn Astarita (All About Jazz) USA
ôInvidually these musicians excel as probing and prodding
voyagers. Carlsson is particularly compelling when he cuts
loose to send jolting messages capable of being heard on
distant planets. Larsson fuels the effort with deep buzzing
undercurrents, and Wistrand flies above the widespread
destruction pouring incendiary fluid over the haze. Olsen
goes nonstop in setting up a bombastic backdrop of irregular
pulsation. While the band casts a mesmerizing spell with its
collective entreaty, the improvising talent of each member
vividly surfaces out of the waters of this briskly bubbling
cauldron.ö
Frank Rubolino (Cadence) USA
"Nods Off is a Swedish group that reflects the freshness of
the new wave of improvisational music. They have for certain
not much with computers and other new technique to do, but on
the other hand they connect on to half as much to rock as to
jazz and they do dare to break atonality and free rhythm for
more conventional elements. With saxophones, guitar, bass and
drums they break in somewhere in between one for the style
"free" and one for the style "conventional" way of playing.
They cook, they crack up and rumble around in the bottom, but
in the music there is also composed structures that support a
melodic beauty. That gives scope and dynamics while at the
same time Stefan Wistrand, Daniel Carlsson, Stefan Larsson
and Peter Olsen create a collective expression that feels
uniform and distinct. A real progressive record."
Johannes Cornell (Dagens Nyheter) Sweden
"Without a lot of fuss Nods Off plays an unusual easily
accessible music that navigates between improvisational jazz
and experimental rock. Stefan WistrandÆs saxophones open
mightily; the notes arenÆt unusual but well found. Daniel
CarlssonÆs electric guitar plows slowly and emphatically, not
unlike Finnish American Raoul Bj÷rkenheim. Peter OlsenÆs
urgent and ingenious drums are the bandÆs propeller. Stefan
LarssonÆs more conventional electric bass stands for smooth
running and steady ground. Forceful steamroller compositions
vary with slowly burning beautiful ones, and quite a lot in
between. Everything is new, still you feel at home. With its
rock oriented drive Nods Off should be able to reach many
listeners. Both band and new listeners are to be
congratulated."
Leif Carlsson (Lira) Sweden
ôThe four musicians move with free decision and pride in free
jazz territory, leaving the road stub for progressive rockÆs
full load of energy and luminescence. The climate is
turbulent, loaded with electronics, pervaded from an obvious
tension that mounts from the energetic moving force of the
drummer and in the thick expressive implications of the
guitarist. The leader demonstrates great mastery of the
instrument and is the planning member, always giving the
feeling of having the perfect control of the rudder, without
never to rerun to the automatic pilot rifle.ö
Maurizio Comandini (Altrisuoni) Italy
"If you're looking for a quartet that dabbles in
improvisational rock with a punch, Nods Off is a good
starting point."
Tom Sekowski (Gaz-Eta) Poland
"Wistrand is often soloist, and is sensitively accompanied by
his fellow musicians. The tenor sax is most frequently used,
followed by soprano sax. He has a big tone and expresses
himself with an obvious authority."
Sven Boija (OJ) Sweden
"Fusing rock-like instrument approach and free jazz. Original
stance featuring inventive timbre mixes, simultaneously
unfolding solos, offering a refreshing stream of ideas."
Hurly Burly - Spain
"The Swedish improvisational scene today has quite too few
names. Nods Off though is one of the foremost with their
blending of free jazz and something they themselves call
experimental rock."
Stefan Nilson (Nerikes Allehanda) Sweden
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01-Almost Lost 03:07
02-S.O.S.B. 01:49
03-Gobr 01:11
04-(On An) Intermission 01:55
05-In Absurdum 02:51
06-Stop & Go! 01:40
07-Lococycle 04:45
08-Johosea 01:03
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18:21 min