Back in the World of Adventures is a sequel to Roine Stolt's The Flower King but the debut of his fully fleshed out band, The Flower Kings. The blueprint to the band's sound is somewhat reminiscent to its American peers, Spock's Beard however far more melodically guitar driven than Neal Morse's keyboard dominance. Highlights include the opener, World of Adventure, Go West Judas, Theme For A Hero and the dramatic closer, Big Puzzle. This is an ambitious release for a newly formed band to demand over seventy minutes of a listener's concentration. Yet due to the infectious enthusiasm of the band's effort, it pays dividends for veteran listeners of the progressive rock genre.
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