Sweden’s symphonic prog giants AURA return with their ninth album, INNOVATIONS, a sprawling, political, and deeply human record. Out now, it moves from hard riffs to electronic pulses, weaving stories of technology, tragedy, and hope across 15 tracks.
From the opening blast of Generation Z to the cinematic sweep of Nova and the sharp edge of One Trick Pony, the band proves they’re still pushing boundaries. The title track offers a rare moment of optimism, imagining a future shaped by creativity and AI.
Best heard as a whole, INNOVATIONS is an ambitious concept album in the classic sense. Think Floyd for the modern world—big themes, big sound, and no shortcuts.
9/10 (pun intended)
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