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Nils Petter Molvaer - Switch (2014) [flac] Info

The most notable change on this album is the inclusion of on pedal steel and resonator guitars.

: Sundstøl’s slide guitar creates "wide landscapes and big skies," drawing comparisons to the country-tinged jazz of Bill Frisell or the atmospheric work of Ben Keith on Neil Young's albums. Nils Petter Molvaer - Switch (2014) [FLAC]

: Not all reviews were glowing; a critic at Rate Your Music found the album "simply boring" and criticized what they saw as dated drum loops, calling it "much ado about nothing". Artist & Ensemble The album features a seasoned Norwegian ensemble: Nils Petter Molvær: Switch - Jazzwise The most notable change on this album is

: Afric Pepperbird suggests the title track is one of the most enchanting ballads Molvær has ever played, marking a "new high water mark" in his 25-year evolution. Artist & Ensemble The album features a seasoned

Despite the gentler focus, the album retains Molvær’s characteristic "teeth" and dynamic tension.

: A standout track described by The Guardian as a "stomping" piece featuring huge drum hits from Erland Dahlen and bugged-trumpet chords.

: Four trance-like ambient pieces (numbered I, III, VI, VII) that serve as "spatial and dreamy slots" between more structured tracks. Critical Reception