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Your Rating: 8.9

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Year Released
2014
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Lullabies in a Car Crash by Bjørn Riis sounds like a sprawling, deeply atmospheric tour de force of Nordic progressive rock that balances vast, quiet melancholy with explosive guitar climaxes. Built around long-form compositions, the album weaves delicate acoustic picking, warm electric piano, and intimate, whispered vocals into hypnotic instrumentals that erupt into soaring, David Gilmour-inspired lead solos dripping with sustain and delay. The production features a wide, cavernous soundstage where lush ambient synth pads and heavy, crushing rhythm sections create a dark, cinematic space—delivering an intensely emotional listening experience that resonates strongly with fans of Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree, and Airbag.