Swedish prog?

GeddyBass2112 · 12-05-2010, 12:35 PM

When I began learning Swedish, I decided to look for some Swedish music, and SOMEHOW I found Trettioäriga (pronounced Tretti-o-er-iga) Kriget (The Thirty Years War) and another couple of bands, Anekdoten and Änglagård (pronounced Eh-ngla-gohd I think). The first two are Swedish language only, the third is a nix of Swedish and English.

Seems like Sweden has some serious prog talent, most of which (massive prog fan as I am) I've never come across before. Anyone else got any fave Swedish prog bands?

Unknown Soldier · 12-05-2010, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeddyBass2112

When I began learning Swedish, I decided to look for some Swedish music, and SOMEHOW I found Trettioäriga (pronounced Tretti-o-er-iga) Kriget (The Thirty Years War) and another couple of bands, Anekdoten and Änglagård (pronounced Eh-ngla-gohd I think). The first two are Swedish language only, the third is a nix of Swedish and English.

Seems like Sweden has some serious prog talent, most of which (massive prog fan as I am) I've never come across before. Anyone else got any fave Swedish prog bands?

Not just prog, but some of the best bands have come out of Sweden in the last 15 years or so, especially in the metal and prog categories.

Pain of Salvation, Evergrey, Flower Kings, Opeth, Dark Tranquillity, In Flames, At the Gates, Tiamat, Meshuggah and Hypocrisy to name some.

The two most interesting are probably Pain of Salvation and Tiamat each with their particular brand of prog metal.

Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra · 12-06-2010, 05:49 AM

Samla Mammas Manna. A vastly vastly underrated seventies prog band. One of the earliest I heard to truly mix carnival/rock(Yes, folks, Mike Patton did not invent the concept.).

Guybrush · 12-06-2010, 06:53 AM

Samla Mammas Manna would be my favourite as well.

Second to them, at the moment, is Ragnarök. About a year ago, I checked out their 1977 self-titled debut on a recommendation from Anteater and it is a brilliant record.

Their second album is also good, despite the complete change in style.

Third pick I guess would be Änglagård.

GeddyBass2112 · 12-06-2010, 02:03 PM

Ah cheers guys! Will check some of these suggestions when I can!

gunnels · 12-06-2010, 04:01 PM

Beardfish are pretty sweet as well. They have a great sense of humor too! (which is always welcome in prog in my book)

freddie · 12-29-2010, 07:30 AM

My favorite swedish prog band is Beardfish. They are young, funny, full of ideas and don't have even a single weak song at the moment. Among their 5 albums I love the last one "Destined Solitaire" (2009) most and waiting for a new one in 2011. Seen them live once - and want more.

Dotoar · 01-01-2011, 02:24 PM

Beardfish were new to me, so hats off for that entry!

I'll continue my own spree with a couple of Blåkulla tunes:

BigSwede · 01-01-2011, 02:59 PM

I do hope everybody knows the difference between prog and progg.
It might not always be what you wanted.

Dotoar · 01-01-2011, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigSwede

I do hope everybody knows the difference between prog and progg.
It might not always be what you wanted.

I think that's purely a swedish phenomenom actually. I've lost counts of the times I've had to explain that I don't listen to "progg".

12-05-2010, 12:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
GeddyBass2112 Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Posts: 165	Swedish prog? When I began learning Swedish, I decided to look for some Swedish music, and SOMEHOW I found Trettioäriga (pronounced Tretti-o-er-iga) Kriget (The Thirty Years War) and another couple of bands, Anekdoten and Änglagård (pronounced Eh-ngla-gohd I think). The first two are Swedish language only, the third is a nix of Swedish and English. Seems like Sweden has some serious prog talent, most of which (massive prog fan as I am) I've never come across before. Anyone else got any fave Swedish prog bands?

12-06-2010, 06:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	Samla Mammas Manna would be my favourite as well. Second to them, at the moment, is Ragnarök. About a year ago, I checked out their 1977 self-titled debut on a recommendation from Anteater and it is a brilliant record. Their second album is also good, despite the complete change in style. Third pick I guess would be Änglagård. __________________ Something Completely Different

12-29-2010, 07:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
freddie Groupie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 7	My favorite swedish prog band is Beardfish. They are young, funny, full of ideas and don't have even a single weak song at the moment. Among their 5 albums I love the last one "Destined Solitaire" (2009) most and waiting for a new one in 2011. Seen them live once - and want more. __________________ [Link removed by moderator] Last edited by freddie; 12-29-2010 at 07:36 AM.

01-01-2011, 02:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dotoar Supernatural anaesthetist Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Örebro, Sweden Posts: 436	Beardfish were new to me, so hats off for that entry! I'll continue my own spree with a couple of Blåkulla tunes: __________________ - More is more -

12-06-2010, 05:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra \/ GOD Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nowhere... Posts: 2,179	Samla Mammas Manna. A vastly vastly underrated seventies prog band. One of the earliest I heard to truly mix carnival/rock(Yes, folks, Mike Patton did not invent the concept.).

12-06-2010, 02:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
GeddyBass2112 Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Posts: 165	Ah cheers guys! Will check some of these suggestions when I can!

01-01-2011, 02:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
BigSwede Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 73	I do hope everybody knows the difference between prog and progg. It might not always be what you wanted.