Artist: MEER
Title: Wheels Within Wheels
Format: 2xLP, CD, Digital
Label: Karisma Records
Distribution: Plastic Head Distribution
Genre: Symphonic Pop Prog
Release Date: 23/08/2024
Fronted by the captivating brother and sister duo Knut and Johanne Nesdal, MEER returns with their highly anticipated third album, Wheels Within Wheels. This new release is a masterclass in blending symphonic prog and intelligent pop, showcasing the band’s exceptional musicianship, intricate vocal harmonies, and grandiose melodies.
Following the critical success of their sophomore album, Playing House, released three years ago, MEER‘s latest effort expands their artistic horizons. While Playing House explored the intricacies of personal relationships, Wheels Within Wheels offers a broader perspective, delving into the complex interplay between individuals and the wider world. The band captures the electrifying energy of their live performances, creating songs that are both expansive and deeply personal, all while maintaining their distinctive sound.
Wheels Within Wheels represents a significant evolution for MEER. The album features tracks that reach soaring heights and moments of intimate reflection, resulting in their most dynamic and immersive work to date. With a runtime of just over an hour, it stands as their most ambitious project yet. Reuniting with producer Lars Gärtner Fremmerlid, MEER recorded the album at Ocean Sound Recordings in 2023, bringing their vision to vivid life.
The album’s title Wheels Within Wheels symbolises the hidden complexities beneath the surface, inviting listeners on a journey of discovery. This release promises to be an essential listen for fans of both symphonic prog and sophisticated pop music, solidifying MEER‘s place as a band of remarkable talent and creativity.
Tracklist
01. Chains of Changes
02. Behave
03. Take Me to the River
04. Come to Light
05. Golden Circle
06. Today Tonight Tomorrow
07. World of Wonder
09. Mother
10. Something in the Water
11. This is the End
Live
– 07 July: Havlystparken (No)
– 21 July: Night of the Prog Festival, Loreley Amphitheater, Bornich (Ger)
– 08 Sept: Two Days Prog +1 Festival, Campo Sportivo, Novara (IT)
– 20/21 Sept: Pulterkammer Festival (No)
– 27 Sept. Hunsfos Rock Festival (No)
Links
Official: www.meerband.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/meermusic
Facebook: https://facebook.com/MEERmusikk
Label: https://karismarecords.no
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