That gave the record an unusual feel, dark and airy at the same time, forming an ideal background for Simen Valldal Johannessen's deep, velvety voice. That album caught my attention for its rather unique sound: moody piano lines and bass grooves laid the foundations of the songwriting, while guitars, sax and strings were used in a more complementary role, to inject splashes of colour and add variation to the arrangements. I have been following the Norwegians since their 2013 debut LP Lighthouse. The result is a collection of songs that combine umbratile atmospheres, exquisite melodies and surprisingly sharp edges that will appeal to fans of bands like Porcupine Tree, Leprous, Katatonia and Gazpacho. Fans of dark progressive rock/metal music take heed: Norwegian quartet Oak have just released via Karisma Records their third LP The Quiet Rebellion of Compromise - a poignant exploration of themes related to mental health and suicide that draws from a diverse musical palette, including piano-driven progressive rock, chamber pop, dark electronica and hard-rock/metal.
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