‘Urskog’ by Orkan | New Album, ‘Livsgaranti’
Exclusive video premiere of ‘Urskog’ by Orkan, taken from their upcoming album, ‘Livsgaranti’, out May 13th via Gamlestans Grammofonbolag.
Urskog is the first single from Orkan’s upcoming album ‘Livsgaranti’. Urskog is the perfect bridge between the band’s first and second album. The live feeling and revenge of mother nature vibe that characterized the debut album is still there and this concept expands on the second album beginning with Urskog. The elevated song writing takes you on a journey through the deep woods of Sweden and the deserts of the wild west, telling the story of a battle between a primeval forest and the machines of mankind. ‘Urskog’ is the beginning of a new era for Orkan.
Orkan tells of the injustices of the system, the ruthlessness of society, the resistance and vengeance of nature while the amplifiers scream and the audience cheers. Difficult and highly topical themes are dealt with in the punky, no-frills lyrics, in which there is room for anger, sadness and optimism. Their unique sound can be described as the emotional honesty of ’60s soul combined with the guitar riffs of the following decade, from American Wild West straight to the present.
Orkan’s concept is undoubtedly inspired by the Swedish music movement of the 70’s, but the band is no nostalgia project. While one foot rests in the heritage of Swedish prog, the other is firmly anchored in the present with touching and empathetic lyrics that encourage solidarity and thoughtfulness.
“Orkan are the leaders of the new wave of Swedish progg,” says Nynningen, and no one can argue with that. In September 2017 Orkan released their eponymous first album on vinyl and in May 2022 it’s finally time for the second album to greet the world.
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