Aunt Mary

1.) One of the early and by many considered to be one of Norways definitely best prog bands. Their music is a mix of heavy hard-rocking tunes, combined with clear influences from the symphonic genre. The more symphonic sound however didn't appeared until their third, and last studio album, "Janus". A great concept-album to start with. If you want the more thundering sounds coming from Aunt Mary, look for 1972s "Loaded". High-skilled musicians combined with good, creative melodies makes Aunt Mary an important Norwegian band to become acquainted with.

Discography:
1970 - Aunt Mary (Polydor LP)
1972 - Loaded (Philips LP)
1973 - Janus (Vertigo LP)
1974 - Whispering Farewell (Karussell RE AV 1.LP)
1974 - Best Of Vol. 1 (comp.) (Philips LP)
1975 - Best Of Vol. 2 (comp.) (Philips LP)
1977 - Janus (Philips RE - LP)
1981 - Live Reunion (Philips LP)
1992 - Bluesprints (Sonet CD)

(Source: www.progarchives.com)



2.) A finnish noisecore band.