Pain Of Salvation - Road Salt Two (CD)

Swedens PAIN OF SALVATION are likely the very opposite of a predictable and standardized act. They once more prove their unmatched reputation as true artists and modern rock expressionists by delivering Road Salt Two, the twin-companion Road Salt One (2010), as an album equally opulent in creativity and stylistic flirtation, as well as at the same time genuine, musically coherent and brave in its rich amount of texture. In that sense, Road Salt Two is another twelve tracks of sweaty gravel, asphalt butterflies, untrodden paths and brave decisions. Meticulously anticipated, the sophomore part of the Road Salt double-album concept is now ready to make its overdue public appearance, after what can easily be called a very eventful last year for PAIN OF SALVATION: Several chart entries with Road Salt One, Russian train bombs, a successful appearance at the mainstream-oriented Swedish Melodifestivalen song- contest, the release and ban of a highly controversial video clip for the song Where It Hurts as well as acclaimed touring activity all over Europe, India and South America made the waiting time pass along quickly, even though the project seemed a bit of a cliffhanger for the listener...