PRINS THOMAS III (2LP+CD)

A1: Hans Majestet
A2: Arabisk Natt (dub)
A3: Kameloen
B1: 2000 Lysar Fra Morellveien
B2: Enmannsrock
B3: Kavalar
C1: Luftspeiling
C2: Oase
D1: Trans
D2: Labyrint
D3: Apne Slusa



Prins Thomas seems to have got this album making malarkey down to a fine art. Having taken what seems like an eternity to put together his 2010 debut album, Prins Thomas, he's now up to volume three in his self-titled solo series. Whereas previous albums had a crustier krautrock feel amongst the cosmic synths, Prins Thomas III is largely downtempo, delivering a range of atmospheric Scandolearic moments that recall his two full-lengths alongside pal Hans-Peter Lindstrom. As usual, there's much to enjoy, from the drifting downtempo fluidity of "Trans" and wonky leftfield disco of "Labyrinth" to the sparse off-kilter Italo of "Apne Slusa" and intoxicating Middle Eastern chug of "Arabisk Natt (Dub)". In many ways it's a muted set - by his standards, at least - but that only adds to its' lazy, hazy charm.