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Anekdoten

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Forfans of progressive rock, mellotron-heavy arrangements and king crimson-influenced music.
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Anekdoten is a Swedish progressive rock band formed in 1990, noted for heavy use of mellotron, dense bass lines and King Crimson influences. Critics highlight their melancholic, dissonant yet melodic sound and strong live performances.

Formed in 1990. Core members (publicly verifiable): Nicklas Berg (guitar, vocals), Jan Erik Liljeström (bass, vocals), Anna Sofi Dahlberg (mellotron, cello, keyboards), Peter Nordins (drums). Reviews mention guests on recent work including Per Wiberg, Theo Travis and Marty Wilson-Piper. A 2009 anthology 'Chapters' is referenced in reviews.

Reviews emphasise Anekdoten's heavy use of mellotron, King Crimson influences, and a persistent Scandinavian melancholy. Critics praise their balance of dissonance and dreamy psychedelia and strong live performance. Notable albums discussed include Vemod, Nucleus, A Time Of Day and Until All the Ghosts Are Gone. Guest musicians on recent work are noted.

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