Swedish progressive rock band formed by Roine Stolt in 1994, known for 1970s-influenced symphonic prog, long suites and vintage keyboard textures.

Led by Roine Stolt. Reviews and sources mention contributors such as Tomas Bodin, Jonas Reingold, Jaime Salazar, Hasse Fröberg and guest vocals by Daniel Gildenlöw. Roine Stolt has been involved in related projects including Transatlantic; the band is noted for multiple double albums and lengthy suites.

DeBaser's reviews treat The Flower Kings as a quintessential 1970s-influenced progressive rock band led by Roine Stolt. Critics praise vintage sounds, melodic strengths and standout albums (Retropolis, Stardust We Are) while noting excesses such as lengthy suites and double albums. Overall reception is favorable with recurring notes about classicism versus evolution.

For:Fans of 1970s-style progressive rock, listeners who appreciate melodic, symphonic arrangements and long-form compositions

 The Flower Kings are the exaltation of progressive rock in its most archaic and traditional form, the one that remains stuck in its classicism and refuses to grow and evolve, instead, we should always seek evolution, or at least try.

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 Despite the traditional absurd length - here 136 minutes - "Paradox Hotel" takes home, along with the Rainmaker, the award for the Swedes' simplest and most digestible creation.

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 This "Retropolis" can be considered (perhaps jointly with the subsequent "Stardust We Are") the band's masterpiece where everything comes in the right measure.

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 L I S T E N T O I T and then tell me if I'm wrong!

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