Olive Mess

The Profile

Olive Mess is a Latvian progressive/experimental group formed in 1998 around bassist Denis Arsenin. Notable releases cited in the reviews are Gramercy (debut, 2002) and Cherdak (2008).

Formed in 1998 in Latvia. Debut album Gramercy (2002). Cherdak was released in 2008 on Mellow Records (mentioned in the review). Line-up details in the review include Denis Arsenin (bass), drummer Edgar Kempish, guitarists Alexey and Sergey Syomin, and keyboardist Elizabeth Perecz.

The available review celebrates Olive Mess as a Latvian progressive/experimental group formed around bassist Denis Arsenin. Cherdak (2008) is praised for mixing ancient and modern influences across four long pieces. The writing highlights the band's virtuosity, varied instrumentation and adventurous compositional approach.