Conundrum CD

Two years after the release of their highly esteemed album, Excerpts From A Future Past, Swedish Adventure Rock quintet HLLAS sprinkle some magic dust with Conundrum, the final installment of their mysterious trilogy. Dark retro rock with a dash of mystery successfully invites its listeners for a cosmic ride through a parallel world. Somewhere between the open spaces of hidden soundscapes and straight-up 70s rock riffs, the sonic maze of Conundrum draws you out of the everyday life. HLLAS evokes a bizarre world that reveals a magnificent reincarnation of progressive art rock, psychedelic and folk in its most authentic way. The opening track Ascension beguiles with rising atmospheric synth spheres and leads its listener directly to the clutches of Beyond Night And Day. Strong 70s rock vibes merging with psychedelic sounds simultaneously reflects the soundscape of the track and Conundrum itself. Heavy rock riffs enhanced with synthesizer melodies and carefully refined progressive licks define Tear Of A Traitor. Followed by the hymn Carry On, these overwhelming songs truly highlight the album. Once you start listening, Conundrum floods your senses, ingests your mind and draws you deep into a psychedelic sonic adventure rock labyrinth from which you cannot escape.