Hooffoot
Phantom Limb
After ten years, Hooffoot's triptych is now complete with their latest musical tapestry 'Phantom Limb.' The third album by Swedish progressive kraut/jazzrockers mixes spontaneity with carefully crafted, lyrical themes into an instrumental storytelling. The debut album struck like a bolt from the blue in 2015 and by some acclaimed as "debut of the century." The follow up 'The Lights In The Aisle Will Guide You' was equally appraised as "bloody bloody great." The first two records were a polite knock on the door, saying; excuse us but we think we have something unique here. Luckily, some people really grasped that, and the love from fans have built a strong confidence in the band. This time around, without pardons, Hooffoot kicks in the door. On this album you will recognize the eclectic blend of genres but also more melodies with echoes from Swedish folk music. The four long compositions offers plenty of risk-taking and fast corners. The live recorded production is again beautifully transparent but slightly heavier than the previous releases. The band is a tight quartet but the soundscape is further expanded by invited guests, contributing with percussion and violin. On two of the tracks you will hear bass clarinet and transverse flute courtesy of the soulful Swedish international jazz star Fredrik Kronkvist (considered one of Europe's finest alto saxophonists).