The Flower Kings announce new album ‘Look At You Now’

THE FLOWER KINGS have announced a new album!

Titled Look At You Now, the upcoming album from the Swedish progressive rock band is the follow-up to last year’s By Royal Decree, and is scheduled to be released in September this year, via InsideOut Music.

Speaking about the upcoming album, the band says, “here’s news from veterans THE FLOWER KINGS – album number 16! Like a ghost ship sailing in from faraway places – a set of new songs leave their mark on 2023 – A year most of us will remember for the wars, the migration & refugees, the wildfires, the lost youth, the melting ice, the economic crisis, too many dead heroes, the political unrest. But also, a year that opens to possibilities, re-birth – new ways of thinking – We think this new album from The Kings of the North gives a bit of both.”

Alongside the announcement of the new album, the band have released a new music video for a new song lifted from the upcoming album; Beginner’s Eyes.

Speaking about the new song, vocalist/guitarist Roine Stolt says, “the first track out – and likewise the opening track – is Beginner’s Eyes. A song that has its origin in the very early 90s – a time before THE FLOWER KINGS were gathering – but now finally and finely developed and recorded properly. A happy tune with plenty of flowery sunny themes Roine & Hasse vocals united – and a good groove, cool Hammond and Moog blipping’ and bloppin’ sounds, over a solid beat from Mirko & Michael. There’s no doubt that THE FLOWER KINGS plays no ‘style’ – or in no league – other that their own – a style they created and crafted carefully for more than 25 years strong. The album is a celebration of the imagination and craft of those who lead rather than follow. Artwork came in like magic from Joey Tessier – a world of magic and flowery creatures.”

Watch the official music video for Beginner’s Eyes here:

Also, you can view both the track list and artwork for the upcoming new album below:

Track List: 

1. Beginner’s Eyes
2. The Dream
3. Hollow Man
4. Dr. Ribedeaux
5. Mother Earth
6. The Queen
7. The Light in Your Eyes
8. Seasons End
9. Scars
10. Stronghold
11. Father Sky
12. Day For Peace

Look At You Now is set for release on September 8th via InsideOut Music. Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here.

For more information on THE FLOWER KINGS like their official page on Facebook.