Level Eleven

Level Eleven is a fulfilling work on which Last Autumn's Dream builds up the clear transparency, deep sorrow and flowing beautiful choruses particular to Nordic melodic rock extremely carefully. The guitar, by no means asserting too much, is placed to gently enfold the sweet singing, giving the whole song a soft, sure drive. A record where the band’s mature songcraft shines. Mikael Erlandsson’s warm voice is also an appeal. From the powerful drive of the opener “Kiss Me” and the drama of “Follow Your Heart” to a cut like “Fight the World,” every song is engaging, while cuts like “Losing You” and “I’ll B There 4 U” convey the work’s fullness. Clear keyboards richly color that lyrical world. A record whose great appeal is a sincere stance that chose to deliver refined, beautiful melody surely and carefully, rather than surprising flashily or grandiosely. A sure sorrow behind the calm expression remains deeply in the heart the more you listen. Even in a prolific career, its quality has not dropped in the least. A refined, engaging record letting you fully savor the appeal of Nordic AOR — a record where the band’s steadiness shines.