Soul Tune Sweden Vinyl & CDs

Review: Swedish band Soul Tune Allstars play authentic sonic soul food and here return for a Viking-themed instrumental soul album with The Soul Of The Viking. No longer a strictly domestic affair, this second LP still hears head man Niclas Wretelid bandlead, and also contains appearances from American singers Carlton J Smith and Maria Sanchez, not to mention razor-sharp guitar work from Mikko Raisanen, and flute and organ contributions from his countrymen Olli and Tommi. More Viking-like in theme than sound, this is a progressively branching, nourishing album.