Arkado - Open Sea (CD)

Swedish band ARKADO around Philip Lindstrom (v/g) makes an impression with their sophomore album "Open Sea". Their 2020 debut "Never Say Never" was able to arouse attention within the melodic community and the follow-up, slightly more symphonic and heavier, will certainly follow this tradition. "You Make Me Feel", put out as a single in summer already, and the powerful "I Gave My Heart" are winners right away. "Open Sea" is a stunning AOR record with sophisticated songwriting and a certain dramatic touch. Bands like TEN, SERPENTINE and PERFECT PLAN are good comparisons. Hats off! (MS)