Album: Retropolis by The Flower Kings (1996)
Genre: Progressive Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: Retropolis, released in 1996, is the second studio album by the Swedish progressive rock band The Flower Kings (not counting Roine Stolt's 1994 solo album), released 25 May 1996 on the Foxtrot Records label.   The album's art is inspired by the film Metropolis.

Artist Background: Swedish progressive rock band. Formed in 1993 by veteran guitarist Roine Stolt as a touring band to support his solo album The Flower King, the band stayed together after the tour and has gone on to become one of the most prolific studio recording units in rock music of their era. In ten years it has released nearly 18 hours of music. The Flower Kings have seen frequent personnel changes. The original line-up for Stolt's solo album consisted of Stolt (vocals, electric guitar, bass, keyboards)... Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: The Tangent, Transatlantic, Spock's Beard, Big Big Train

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Progressive Rock, Rock/Pop, 1990s, Album

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Retropolis, released in 1996, is the second studio album by the Swedish progressive rock band The Flower Kings (not counting Roine Stolt's 1994 solo album), released 25 May 1996 on the Foxtrot Records label.   The album's art is inspired by the film Metropolis.

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