Dave Baird's Review After years of being nagged by his fans, Hasse Fröberg has stepped out of the shadow of The Flower Kings to release his first solo album - you can read more in-depth Hasse's own thoughts in out two interviews we have with him here. Of course solo albums and side-projects by Flower Kings members are not at all uncommon, but this is a little unusual insomuch as it doesn't feature any fellow band members, instead Hasse has deliberately chosen to recruit a new band in an …

 Future Past is the first effort by Hasse Fröberg and the Musical Companion and the first “solo” album from Fröberg since the guitarist/vocalist joined the Swedish progressive rock giants, The Flower Kings. Known for his theatrical rock star poses and hair flips in concert – as well as his wonderful voice – Fröberg delivers a tour de force opening salvo on this release, singing and playing guitar, while backed by his band, “The Musical Companion,” …

 When The Flower Kings are on their extended hiatus, all the members are focusing on side bands. Now singer Hasse Froberg has joined them with the creation of a new band which is called Hasse Froberg & Musical Companion. The debut, Future Past, was released in 2010 on Reingold Records. Here Hasse takes on lead vocals, guitars and composing the music. He does this with no help from his TFK bandmates. Of course there’s some nods to The Flower Kings sound but in comparison to the other side …

 Former Spellbound, current Flower Kings singer Hasse Fröberg has now compiled all his musical ideas into a masterful musical melting pot. He actually has invited some former Spellbound colleagues to accompany him, such as bass player Thomsson and drummer Ola Strandberg. Besides these fellas there are ace guitarist Anton Lindsjö and keyboard player Kjell Haraldsson. If you’re expecting the good old melodic 80s metal of Spellbound, forget it. If you’re however a latter day fan …

 Η συγκεκριμένη κριτική θα μπορούσε να περιστρέφεται γύρω από την αποθέωση των Flower Kings και των διαφόρων projects με …

 Hasse Fröberg & Musical Companion – Future past Who doesn’t know the name Hasse Fröberg? Afterall he is the vocalist and guitarist of one of the best progressive rock acts on our planet: The Flower Kings (TFK). Before that he played in bands as Spellbound (fun add: check the site of Hasse and you will see a hair metal band picture!!) and Solid Blue before joining The Flower Kings after being asked by Roine Stolt. Since TFK had a break in 2009, besides a few live gigs, …