What can one expect when the keyboardist of the Swedish progrockers Flower Kings releases a solo album... well material that's pretty much similar to that of the Flower Kings' (especially, since TFK is heavily keyboard-driven progrock). Nonetheless, the songs aren't quite as good as on TFK albums. Fans of Bodin's previous solo albums might be surprised to notice that Bodin has moved from instrumental music to one that features guest vocalists.

I A M is a progrock album with a rather multidimensional concept - you can listen to the album again and again whilst discovering new sides and interpretations of the lyrics. Regrettably, there's a bit too much gimmickry on this album to my liking... for example, the first song deteriorates towards the end (in the beginning it's ok... unfortunately it contains quite a lot of mindless experimentality in the latter half). Fortunately the second song "A" contains more sensible approach to songwriting (and therefore it's the best song on this album). Although the songs are around 20 minutes in length, the material is fluctuating enough to keep the listener intrigued through the whole album.

The production on this album is rather good... regardless, the drums could have been mixed better. All in all, Bodin's I A M is an ok progrock effort... in case you like listening to the Flower Kings and the like, be sure to give this album a try - you might like it.

Release date: June 27th, 2005

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- MAGE (June 27th, 2005)

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LINE-UP:
Bodin, Tomas: Keyboards Reingold, Jonas: Bass Liliequist, Marcus: Drums Marsh, Jocke JJ: Guitars Jansson, Anders: Vocals Bodin, Pernilla: Vocals Schönning, Helene: Vocals
Producer:	Unavailable
Mixing by:	Unavailable
Mastering by:	Unavailable

	TRACKLIST:
	01. I I. The Beginning II. Wheel Spinner III. Day by Day IV. Mother's Heart V. Speeder VI. They'll Fight for Me! VII. Fighters VIII. War Is Over IX. Aftermath X. The Angel of Dreams XI. The Awakening 02. A I. Take Me Home II. The Tree of Knowledge III. The Path of Decision I IV. The Prayer V. The Path of Decision II VI. Close the Deal VII. The Path of Decision III VIII. The Tube of Reverse 03. M I. In the Land of Retrospect "Why / 7 Days at Kingdom's Inn" II. Voice Macabre III. Dance Macabre IV. The Halls of Future V. The Path of Light I VI. The Path of Light II Length: 63:24