Nils Petter Molvaer - Switch (2014) - [flac]

Nils Petter Molvær's represents a significant pivot from his previous high-energy prog-rock experiments toward a warmer, more song-oriented landscape. Critics widely regard it as a "striking new statement" that balances his signature melancholic trumpet with unexpected organic textures, notably country and Americana influences. The "Switch" to Americana

: Four trance-like ambient pieces (numbered I, III, VI, VII) that serve as "spatial and dreamy slots" between more structured tracks. Critical Reception Nils Petter Molvaer - Switch (2014) [FLAC]

: Reviewers from Free Jazz Blog highlight this as an unpredictable dive into a "sound cosmos" that feels far more organic and lyrical than the "strangely cold" electronic experiments of his past. Key Tracks & Musical Dynamics Nils Petter Molvær's represents a significant pivot from

: Afric Pepperbird suggests the title track is one of the most enchanting ballads Molvær has ever played, marking a "new high water mark" in his 25-year evolution. Critical Reception : Reviewers from Free Jazz Blog

: Not all reviews were glowing; a critic at Rate Your Music found the album "simply boring" and criticized what they saw as dated drum loops, calling it "much ado about nothing". Artist & Ensemble The album features a seasoned Norwegian ensemble: Nils Petter Molvær: Switch - Jazzwise

The most notable change on this album is the inclusion of on pedal steel and resonator guitars.