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Maybe she's born with it...
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Maybe she's born with it...
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🎵 Lebanon Hanover - The Last Thing🎵
Os britânicos Lebanon Hanover vão regressar a Portugal em Novembro. A convite da promotora At the Rollercoaster, o projeto de Larissa Iceglass e Will Maybelline, apresentam-se no Hard Club, no Porto, a 17 de novembro, e em Lisboa no dia seguinte, no RCA Club.
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#HashtagGamesMaybe... it's not 🎶Joeline🎶 !!!
"Maybe it's Maybelline"...
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Jezebel: Sex. Celebrity. Politics. With Teeth: Maybelline Is Now Facing Boycotts Over Its Dylan Mulvaney Partnership https://jezebel.com/maybelline-is-now-facing-boycotts-over-its-dylan-mulvan-1850380028 #Jezebel #sarahhuckabeesanders #dylanmulvaney #maybelline #katespade #concealer #mulvaney #elonmusk #software #tiktok #spade #busch #nike
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Jezebel: Sex. Celebrity. Politics. With Teeth: Maybelline Is Now Facing Boycotts Over Its Dylan Mulvaney Partnership https://jezebel.com/maybelline-is-now-facing-boycotts-over-its-dylan-mulvan-1850380028 #Jezebel #sarahhuckabeesanders #dylanmulvaney #maybelline #katespade #concealer #mulvaney #elonmusk #software #tiktok #spade #busch #nike
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https://www.moezine.com/2275985/ 煌めきベージュが豊作。エディター注目12選【2026年春の新作コスメ】 | Vogue Japan 色香漂うピンクを内包したヴェルヴェットマット。どんな雰囲気にもマッチする万能カラー。ルージュ ジェ ラグジュリアス ヴェルヴェット 205 ￥5,170（限定発売中）／GUERLAIN（ゲラン） 気品あふれる人気のリップ #beauty #M・a・c/メイクアップアートコスメティックス #アールエムケー/Rmk #カネボウ/Kanebo #ゲラン/Guerlain #コスメ/Cosmetics #コスメデコルテ/Decorté #ジバンシィ/Givenchy #ジルスチュアートビューティ/JillStuartBeauty #スック/Suqqu #スリー/Three #セルヴォーク/Celvoke #ナーズ/Nars #メイクアップ/Makeup #メイベリンニューヨーク/MaybellineNewYork #美容
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https://www.moezine.com/2275985/ 煌めきベージュが豊作。エディター注目12選【2026年春の新作コスメ】 | Vogue Japan 色香漂うピンクを内包したヴェルヴェットマット。どんな雰囲気にもマッチする万能カラー。ルージュ ジェ ラグジュリアス ヴェルヴェット 205 ￥5,170（限定発売中）／GUERLAIN（ゲラン） 気品あふれる人気のリップ #beauty #M・a・c/メイクアップアートコスメティックス #アールエムケー/Rmk #カネボウ/Kanebo #ゲラン/Guerlain #コスメ/Cosmetics #コスメデコルテ/Decorté #ジバンシィ/Givenchy #ジルスチュアートビューティ/JillStuartBeauty #スック/Suqqu #スリー/Three #セルヴォーク/Celvoke #ナーズ/Nars #メイクアップ/Makeup #メイベリンニューヨーク/MaybellineNewYork #美容
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https://www.moezine.com/2275985/ 煌めきベージュが豊作。エディター注目12選【2026年春の新作コスメ】 | Vogue Japan 色香漂うピンクを内包したヴェルヴェットマット。どんな雰囲気にもマッチする万能カラー。ルージュ ジェ ラグジュリアス ヴェルヴェット 205 ￥5,170（限定発売中）／GUERLAIN（ゲラン） 気品あふれる人気のリップ #beauty #M・a・c/メイクアップアートコスメティックス #アールエムケー/Rmk #カネボウ/Kanebo #ゲラン/Guerlain #コスメ/Cosmetics #コスメデコルテ/Decorté #ジバンシィ/Givenchy #ジルスチュアートビューティ/JillStuartBeauty #スック/Suqqu #スリー/Three #セルヴォーク/Celvoke #ナーズ/Nars #メイクアップ/Makeup #メイベリンニューヨーク/MaybellineNewYork #美容
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https://www.wacoca.com/life/349121/ 煌めきベージュが豊作。エディター注目12選【2026年春の新作コスメ】 | Vogue Japan #beauty #Biyō #grooming #M・a・c/メイクアップアートコスメティックス #アールエムケー/Rmk #カネボウ/Kanebo #ゲラン/Guerlain #コスメ/Cosmetics #コスメデコルテ/Decorté #ジバンシィ/Givenchy #ジルスチュアートビューティ/JillStuartBeauty #スック/Suqqu #スリー/Three #セルヴォーク/Celvoke #ナーズ/Nars #メイクアップ/Makeup #メイベリンニューヨーク/MaybellineNewYork #美容
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https://www.wacoca.com/life/349121/ 煌めきベージュが豊作。エディター注目12選【2026年春の新作コスメ】 | Vogue Japan #beauty #Biyō #grooming #M・a・c/メイクアップアートコスメティックス #アールエムケー/Rmk #カネボウ/Kanebo #ゲラン/Guerlain #コスメ/Cosmetics #コスメデコルテ/Decorté #ジバンシィ/Givenchy #ジルスチュアートビューティ/JillStuartBeauty #スック/Suqqu #スリー/Three #セルヴォーク/Celvoke #ナーズ/Nars #メイクアップ/Makeup #メイベリンニューヨーク/MaybellineNewYork #美容
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https://www.wacoca.com/life/349121/ 煌めきベージュが豊作。エディター注目12選【2026年春の新作コスメ】 | Vogue Japan #beauty #Biyō #grooming #M・a・c/メイクアップアートコスメティックス #アールエムケー/Rmk #カネボウ/Kanebo #ゲラン/Guerlain #コスメ/Cosmetics #コスメデコルテ/Decorté #ジバンシィ/Givenchy #ジルスチュアートビューティ/JillStuartBeauty #スック/Suqqu #スリー/Three #セルヴォーク/Celvoke #ナーズ/Nars #メイクアップ/Makeup #メイベリンニューヨーク/MaybellineNewYork #美容
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https://www.wacoca.com/life/349121/ 煌めきベージュが豊作。エディター注目12選【2026年春の新作コスメ】 | Vogue Japan #beauty #Biyō #grooming #M・a・c/メイクアップアートコスメティックス #アールエムケー/Rmk #カネボウ/Kanebo #ゲラン/Guerlain #コスメ/Cosmetics #コスメデコルテ/Decorté #ジバンシィ/Givenchy #ジルスチュアートビューティ/JillStuartBeauty #スック/Suqqu #スリー/Three #セルヴォーク/Celvoke #ナーズ/Nars #メイクアップ/Makeup #メイベリンニューヨーク/MaybellineNewYork #美容
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https://www.wacoca.com/life/349121/ 煌めきベージュが豊作。エディター注目12選【2026年春の新作コスメ】 | Vogue Japan #beauty #Biyō #grooming #M・a・c/メイクアップアートコスメティックス #アールエムケー/Rmk #カネボウ/Kanebo #ゲラン/Guerlain #コスメ/Cosmetics #コスメデコルテ/Decorté #ジバンシィ/Givenchy #ジルスチュアートビューティ/JillStuartBeauty #スック/Suqqu #スリー/Three #セルヴォーク/Celvoke #ナーズ/Nars #メイクアップ/Makeup #メイベリンニューヨーク/MaybellineNewYork #美容
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12. OXYMORON
Combine contradictory terms.
Example: Simply clever (Škoda)13. PARAPROSDOKIAN
Twist a familiar sentence.
Example: Think outside the bun. (Taco Bell)14. ANAPHORA
Start different sentences with the same word.
Example: Maybe she’s born with it. Maybe it’s Maybelline. (Maybelline)
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Major Parkinson – Valesa – Chapter II: Viva the Apocalypse! Review By KilljoyAt first blush, pop music and progressive rock might seem too contradictory to be combined effectively. While the former prioritizes immediate accessibility, the latter prizes unconventional artistic expression. Even so, several Norwegian bands are finding immensely original ways to reconcile these differences. Moron Police and Meer have been showered with heaps of deserved praise by my colleagues, but I discovered my personal favorite of the bunch tucked at the very end of GardensTale’s Top Ten(ish) of 2022 list. Major Parkinson’s Valesa – Chapter I: Velvet Prison quickly became one of my most beloved records of all time with its inimitable charm and wit. All permanent band members have returned for Valesa – Chapter II: Viva the Apocalypse!, which is particularly relieving given vocalist Jon Ivar Kollbotn’s heart attack while performing on stage a few years ago. I’m grateful that the full crew is still here to delight audiences once more.
If there’s anything predictable about Major Parkinson, it’s their unpredictability. While the chimeric fusion of synth-pop and prog rock of Velvet Prison was drenched in 80s nostalgia, Viva the Apocalypse! feels somewhat more modernized. The guitar lines (Øystein Bech-Eriksen and Sondre Skollevoll1) are much more prominent and flashy, with full-on solos in “Showbiz” and “Superdad.” In fact, pretty much everything about Viva the Apocalypse! is flashy. Lars Christian Bjørknes’s2 piano keys that featured prominently in prior albums are mostly replaced by glitzy synths, frequently underscored by blazing trumpets3 and smooth saxophone.4 Brand-new guest vocalist Halie’s husky singing complements Kollbotn’s gravelly yet velvety tones extremely well. His voice has only become richer over time, bathing my ears as if with warm honey.
Valesa – Chapter II: Viva the Apocalypse! by Major Parkinson
Major Parkinson has always been defined by duality, but on Viva the Apocalypse! it’s sharper than ever. The first half of the record is full of ridiculously catchy, quirky arrangements and carefree curiosity. There are even sprinklings of funk (“Superdad”) and gospel (“Showbiz”). “Viva the Apocalypse!” is the climax of this feverish party, as trumpets, upbeat electronic tunes, and guitar riffs blast with reckless abandon. But something about all this mirth doesn’t feel quite genuine, and the second half of Viva the Apocalypse! grows more hostile as the mask starts to slip. “Karma Supernova” begins with ominous bass notes that intertwine with guitar and synth lines to signal something sinister approaching, with Sondre Veland’s drumming sporadically becoming frantic as tension builds and releases. His frenzied kitwork and the whirring synth tone at the end of “Maybelline” give the vivid impression that the record is about to self-destruct.
As different as the individual elements are on Viva the Apocalypse!, Major Parkinson again weaves them together into a unified and unique experience. I miss the eccentric interludes from Velvet Prison, but other songwriting tricks have carried over. As before, Viva the Apocalypse! leans on simple recurring lyrics to tie the tracks together with tickling déjà vu. Examples include “The world is on fire, and you look so beautiful” (“Superdad,” Kiss Me Now!”), and “Free drinks for everyone!” (“Showbiz,” “Karma Supernova”). I particularly love the one-two punch of “Superdad” and “Father Superior,” which (as their titles suggest) are deliciously complementary, both musically and lyrically. However, I’m less enthralled by Kollbotn’s unsettling shouting match with returning vocalist Peri Winkle in “Maybelline,” which contrasts starkly with their gentle duet in “Kiss Me Now!” Despite the powerful artistic statement, these closing tracks are more difficult to appreciate musically.
In many ways, Viva the Apocalypse! is Major Parkinson’s most incendiary chapter to date. It’s more technically impressive—the drums and guitars in particular get their chance to shine brightly. Once again, they have cleverly evolved their sound and leveraged a diverse supporting cast to enrich the musical environment. The first half of Viva the Apocalypse! is a fantastic dream from which I don’t want to wake, but the second half is meaner and less emotionally gripping for me. Still, there is something special going on here, just like in Norway’s prog scene as a whole. If the world is on fire, I’m glad that Major Parkinson is around to give us a good time as it goes up in flames.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
#2026 #35 #ApollonRecords #MajorParkinson #Mar26 #Meer #MoronPolice #NorwegianMetal #PeriWinkle #ProgressiveRock #Review #Reviews #SynthPop #ValesaChapterIIVivaTheApocalypse
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: PCM
Label: Apollon Records
Websites: majorparkinson.bandcamp.com | majorparkinson.com | facebook.com/majorparkinson
Releases Worldwide: March 13th, 2026 -
Major Parkinson – Valesa – Chapter II: Viva the Apocalypse! Review By KilljoyAt first blush, pop music and progressive rock might seem too contradictory to be combined effectively. While the former prioritizes immediate accessibility, the latter prizes unconventional artistic expression. Even so, several Norwegian bands are finding immensely original ways to reconcile these differences. Moron Police and Meer have been showered with heaps of deserved praise by my colleagues, but I discovered my personal favorite of the bunch tucked at the very end of GardensTale’s Top Ten(ish) of 2022 list. Major Parkinson’s Valesa – Chapter I: Velvet Prison quickly became one of my most beloved records of all time with its inimitable charm and wit. All permanent band members have returned for Valesa – Chapter II: Viva the Apocalypse!, which is particularly relieving given vocalist Jon Ivar Kollbotn’s heart attack while performing on stage a few years ago. I’m grateful that the full crew is still here to delight audiences once more.
If there’s anything predictable about Major Parkinson, it’s their unpredictability. While the chimeric fusion of synth-pop and prog rock of Velvet Prison was drenched in 80s nostalgia, Viva the Apocalypse! feels somewhat more modernized. The guitar lines (Øystein Bech-Eriksen and Sondre Skollevoll1) are much more prominent and flashy, with full-on solos in “Showbiz” and “Superdad.” In fact, pretty much everything about Viva the Apocalypse! is flashy. Lars Christian Bjørknes’s2 piano keys that featured prominently in prior albums are mostly replaced by glitzy synths, frequently underscored by blazing trumpets3 and smooth saxophone.4 Brand-new guest vocalist Halie’s husky singing complements Kollbotn’s gravelly yet velvety tones extremely well. His voice has only become richer over time, bathing my ears as if with warm honey.
Valesa – Chapter II: Viva the Apocalypse! by Major Parkinson
Major Parkinson has always been defined by duality, but on Viva the Apocalypse! it’s sharper than ever. The first half of the record is full of ridiculously catchy, quirky arrangements and carefree curiosity. There are even sprinklings of funk (“Superdad”) and gospel (“Showbiz”). “Viva the Apocalypse!” is the climax of this feverish party, as trumpets, upbeat electronic tunes, and guitar riffs blast with reckless abandon. But something about all this mirth doesn’t feel quite genuine, and the second half of Viva the Apocalypse! grows more hostile as the mask starts to slip. “Karma Supernova” begins with ominous bass notes that intertwine with guitar and synth lines to signal something sinister approaching, with Sondre Veland’s drumming sporadically becoming frantic as tension builds and releases. His frenzied kitwork and the whirring synth tone at the end of “Maybelline” give the vivid impression that the record is about to self-destruct.
As different as the individual elements are on Viva the Apocalypse!, Major Parkinson again weaves them together into a unified and unique experience. I miss the eccentric interludes from Velvet Prison, but other songwriting tricks have carried over. As before, Viva the Apocalypse! leans on simple recurring lyrics to tie the tracks together with tickling déjà vu. Examples include “The world is on fire, and you look so beautiful” (“Superdad,” Kiss Me Now!”), and “Free drinks for everyone!” (“Showbiz,” “Karma Supernova”). I particularly love the one-two punch of “Superdad” and “Father Superior,” which (as their titles suggest) are deliciously complementary, both musically and lyrically. However, I’m less enthralled by Kollbotn’s unsettling shouting match with returning vocalist Peri Winkle in “Maybelline,” which contrasts starkly with their gentle duet in “Kiss Me Now!” Despite the powerful artistic statement, these closing tracks are more difficult to appreciate musically.
In many ways, Viva the Apocalypse! is Major Parkinson’s most incendiary chapter to date. It’s more technically impressive—the drums and guitars in particular get their chance to shine brightly. Once again, they have cleverly evolved their sound and leveraged a diverse supporting cast to enrich the musical environment. The first half of Viva the Apocalypse! is a fantastic dream from which I don’t want to wake, but the second half is meaner and less emotionally gripping for me. Still, there is something special going on here, just like in Norway’s prog scene as a whole. If the world is on fire, I’m glad that Major Parkinson is around to give us a good time as it goes up in flames.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
#2026 #35 #ApollonRecords #MajorParkinson #Mar26 #Meer #MoronPolice #NorwegianMetal #PeriWinkle #ProgressiveRock #Review #Reviews #SynthPop #ValesaChapterIIVivaTheApocalypse
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: PCM
Label: Apollon Records
Websites: majorparkinson.bandcamp.com | majorparkinson.com | facebook.com/majorparkinson
Releases Worldwide: March 13th, 2026 -
Major Parkinson – Valesa – Chapter II: Viva the Apocalypse! Review By KilljoyAt first blush, pop music and progressive rock might seem too contradictory to be combined effectively. While the former prioritizes immediate accessibility, the latter prizes unconventional artistic expression. Even so, several Norwegian bands are finding immensely original ways to reconcile these differences. Moron Police and Meer have been showered with heaps of deserved praise by my colleagues, but I discovered my personal favorite of the bunch tucked at the very end of GardensTale’s Top Ten(ish) of 2022 list. Major Parkinson’s Valesa – Chapter I: Velvet Prison quickly became one of my most beloved records of all time with its inimitable charm and wit. All permanent band members have returned for Valesa – Chapter II: Viva the Apocalypse!, which is particularly relieving given vocalist Jon Ivar Kollbotn’s heart attack while performing on stage a few years ago. I’m grateful that the full crew is still here to delight audiences once more.
If there’s anything predictable about Major Parkinson, it’s their unpredictability. While the chimeric fusion of synth-pop and prog rock of Velvet Prison was drenched in 80s nostalgia, Viva the Apocalypse! feels somewhat more modernized. The guitar lines (Øystein Bech-Eriksen and Sondre Skollevoll1) are much more prominent and flashy, with full-on solos in “Showbiz” and “Superdad.” In fact, pretty much everything about Viva the Apocalypse! is flashy. Lars Christian Bjørknes’s2 piano keys that featured prominently in prior albums are mostly replaced by glitzy synths, frequently underscored by blazing trumpets3 and smooth saxophone.4 Brand-new guest vocalist Halie’s husky singing complements Kollbotn’s gravelly yet velvety tones extremely well. His voice has only become richer over time, bathing my ears as if with warm honey.
Valesa – Chapter II: Viva the Apocalypse! by Major Parkinson
Major Parkinson has always been defined by duality, but on Viva the Apocalypse! it’s sharper than ever. The first half of the record is full of ridiculously catchy, quirky arrangements and carefree curiosity. There are even sprinklings of funk (“Superdad”) and gospel (“Showbiz”). “Viva the Apocalypse!” is the climax of this feverish party, as trumpets, upbeat electronic tunes, and guitar riffs blast with reckless abandon. But something about all this mirth doesn’t feel quite genuine, and the second half of Viva the Apocalypse! grows more hostile as the mask starts to slip. “Karma Supernova” begins with ominous bass notes that intertwine with guitar and synth lines to signal something sinister approaching, with Sondre Veland’s drumming sporadically becoming frantic as tension builds and releases. His frenzied kitwork and the whirring synth tone at the end of “Maybelline” give the vivid impression that the record is about to self-destruct.
As different as the individual elements are on Viva the Apocalypse!, Major Parkinson again weaves them together into a unified and unique experience. I miss the eccentric interludes from Velvet Prison, but other songwriting tricks have carried over. As before, Viva the Apocalypse! leans on simple recurring lyrics to tie the tracks together with tickling déjà vu. Examples include “The world is on fire, and you look so beautiful” (“Superdad,” Kiss Me Now!”), and “Free drinks for everyone!” (“Showbiz,” “Karma Supernova”). I particularly love the one-two punch of “Superdad” and “Father Superior,” which (as their titles suggest) are deliciously complementary, both musically and lyrically. However, I’m less enthralled by Kollbotn’s unsettling shouting match with returning vocalist Peri Winkle in “Maybelline,” which contrasts starkly with their gentle duet in “Kiss Me Now!” Despite the powerful artistic statement, these closing tracks are more difficult to appreciate musically.
In many ways, Viva the Apocalypse! is Major Parkinson’s most incendiary chapter to date. It’s more technically impressive—the drums and guitars in particular get their chance to shine brightly. Once again, they have cleverly evolved their sound and leveraged a diverse supporting cast to enrich the musical environment. The first half of Viva the Apocalypse! is a fantastic dream from which I don’t want to wake, but the second half is meaner and less emotionally gripping for me. Still, there is something special going on here, just like in Norway’s prog scene as a whole. If the world is on fire, I’m glad that Major Parkinson is around to give us a good time as it goes up in flames.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
#2026 #35 #ApollonRecords #MajorParkinson #Mar26 #Meer #MoronPolice #NorwegianMetal #PeriWinkle #ProgressiveRock #Review #Reviews #SynthPop #ValesaChapterIIVivaTheApocalypse
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: PCM
Label: Apollon Records
Websites: majorparkinson.bandcamp.com | majorparkinson.com | facebook.com/majorparkinson
Releases Worldwide: March 13th, 2026 -
Major Parkinson – Valesa – Chapter II: Viva the Apocalypse! Review By KilljoyAt first blush, pop music and progressive rock might seem too contradictory to be combined effectively. While the former prioritizes immediate accessibility, the latter prizes unconventional artistic expression. Even so, several Norwegian bands are finding immensely original ways to reconcile these differences. Moron Police and Meer have been showered with heaps of deserved praise by my colleagues, but I discovered my personal favorite of the bunch tucked at the very end of GardensTale’s Top Ten(ish) of 2022 list. Major Parkinson’s Valesa – Chapter I: Velvet Prison quickly became one of my most beloved records of all time with its inimitable charm and wit. All permanent band members have returned for Valesa – Chapter II: Viva the Apocalypse!, which is particularly relieving given vocalist Jon Ivar Kollbotn’s heart attack while performing on stage a few years ago. I’m grateful that the full crew is still here to delight audiences once more.
If there’s anything predictable about Major Parkinson, it’s their unpredictability. While the chimeric fusion of synth-pop and prog rock of Velvet Prison was drenched in 80s nostalgia, Viva the Apocalypse! feels somewhat more modernized. The guitar lines (Øystein Bech-Eriksen and Sondre Skollevoll1) are much more prominent and flashy, with full-on solos in “Showbiz” and “Superdad.” In fact, pretty much everything about Viva the Apocalypse! is flashy. Lars Christian Bjørknes’s2 piano keys that featured prominently in prior albums are mostly replaced by glitzy synths, frequently underscored by blazing trumpets3 and smooth saxophone.4 Brand-new guest vocalist Halie’s husky singing complements Kollbotn’s gravelly yet velvety tones extremely well. His voice has only become richer over time, bathing my ears as if with warm honey.
Valesa – Chapter II: Viva the Apocalypse! by Major Parkinson
Major Parkinson has always been defined by duality, but on Viva the Apocalypse! it’s sharper than ever. The first half of the record is full of ridiculously catchy, quirky arrangements and carefree curiosity. There are even sprinklings of funk (“Superdad”) and gospel (“Showbiz”). “Viva the Apocalypse!” is the climax of this feverish party, as trumpets, upbeat electronic tunes, and guitar riffs blast with reckless abandon. But something about all this mirth doesn’t feel quite genuine, and the second half of Viva the Apocalypse! grows more hostile as the mask starts to slip. “Karma Supernova” begins with ominous bass notes that intertwine with guitar and synth lines to signal something sinister approaching, with Sondre Veland’s drumming sporadically becoming frantic as tension builds and releases. His frenzied kitwork and the whirring synth tone at the end of “Maybelline” give the vivid impression that the record is about to self-destruct.
As different as the individual elements are on Viva the Apocalypse!, Major Parkinson again weaves them together into a unified and unique experience. I miss the eccentric interludes from Velvet Prison, but other songwriting tricks have carried over. As before, Viva the Apocalypse! leans on simple recurring lyrics to tie the tracks together with tickling déjà vu. Examples include “The world is on fire, and you look so beautiful” (“Superdad,” Kiss Me Now!”), and “Free drinks for everyone!” (“Showbiz,” “Karma Supernova”). I particularly love the one-two punch of “Superdad” and “Father Superior,” which (as their titles suggest) are deliciously complementary, both musically and lyrically. However, I’m less enthralled by Kollbotn’s unsettling shouting match with returning vocalist Peri Winkle in “Maybelline,” which contrasts starkly with their gentle duet in “Kiss Me Now!” Despite the powerful artistic statement, these closing tracks are more difficult to appreciate musically.
In many ways, Viva the Apocalypse! is Major Parkinson’s most incendiary chapter to date. It’s more technically impressive—the drums and guitars in particular get their chance to shine brightly. Once again, they have cleverly evolved their sound and leveraged a diverse supporting cast to enrich the musical environment. The first half of Viva the Apocalypse! is a fantastic dream from which I don’t want to wake, but the second half is meaner and less emotionally gripping for me. Still, there is something special going on here, just like in Norway’s prog scene as a whole. If the world is on fire, I’m glad that Major Parkinson is around to give us a good time as it goes up in flames.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
#2026 #35 #ApollonRecords #MajorParkinson #Mar26 #Meer #MoronPolice #NorwegianMetal #PeriWinkle #ProgressiveRock #Review #Reviews #SynthPop #ValesaChapterIIVivaTheApocalypse
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: PCM
Label: Apollon Records
Websites: majorparkinson.bandcamp.com | majorparkinson.com | facebook.com/majorparkinson
Releases Worldwide: March 13th, 2026 -
Major Parkinson – Valesa – Chapter II: Viva the Apocalypse! Review By KilljoyAt first blush, pop music and progressive rock might seem too contradictory to be combined effectively. While the former prioritizes immediate accessibility, the latter prizes unconventional artistic expression. Even so, several Norwegian bands are finding immensely original ways to reconcile these differences. Moron Police and Meer have been showered with heaps of deserved praise by my colleagues, but I discovered my personal favorite of the bunch tucked at the very end of GardensTale’s Top Ten(ish) of 2022 list. Major Parkinson’s Valesa – Chapter I: Velvet Prison quickly became one of my most beloved records of all time with its inimitable charm and wit. All permanent band members have returned for Valesa – Chapter II: Viva the Apocalypse!, which is particularly relieving given vocalist Jon Ivar Kollbotn’s heart attack while performing on stage a few years ago. I’m grateful that the full crew is still here to delight audiences once more.
If there’s anything predictable about Major Parkinson, it’s their unpredictability. While the chimeric fusion of synth-pop and prog rock of Velvet Prison was drenched in 80s nostalgia, Viva the Apocalypse! feels somewhat more modernized. The guitar lines (Øystein Bech-Eriksen and Sondre Skollevoll1) are much more prominent and flashy, with full-on solos in “Showbiz” and “Superdad.” In fact, pretty much everything about Viva the Apocalypse! is flashy. Lars Christian Bjørknes’s2 piano keys that featured prominently in prior albums are mostly replaced by glitzy synths, frequently underscored by blazing trumpets3 and smooth saxophone.4 Brand-new guest vocalist Halie’s husky singing complements Kollbotn’s gravelly yet velvety tones extremely well. His voice has only become richer over time, bathing my ears as if with warm honey.
Valesa – Chapter II: Viva the Apocalypse! by Major Parkinson
Major Parkinson has always been defined by duality, but on Viva the Apocalypse! it’s sharper than ever. The first half of the record is full of ridiculously catchy, quirky arrangements and carefree curiosity. There are even sprinklings of funk (“Superdad”) and gospel (“Showbiz”). “Viva the Apocalypse!” is the climax of this feverish party, as trumpets, upbeat electronic tunes, and guitar riffs blast with reckless abandon. But something about all this mirth doesn’t feel quite genuine, and the second half of Viva the Apocalypse! grows more hostile as the mask starts to slip. “Karma Supernova” begins with ominous bass notes that intertwine with guitar and synth lines to signal something sinister approaching, with Sondre Veland’s drumming sporadically becoming frantic as tension builds and releases. His frenzied kitwork and the whirring synth tone at the end of “Maybelline” give the vivid impression that the record is about to self-destruct.
As different as the individual elements are on Viva the Apocalypse!, Major Parkinson again weaves them together into a unified and unique experience. I miss the eccentric interludes from Velvet Prison, but other songwriting tricks have carried over. As before, Viva the Apocalypse! leans on simple recurring lyrics to tie the tracks together with tickling déjà vu. Examples include “The world is on fire, and you look so beautiful” (“Superdad,” Kiss Me Now!”), and “Free drinks for everyone!” (“Showbiz,” “Karma Supernova”). I particularly love the one-two punch of “Superdad” and “Father Superior,” which (as their titles suggest) are deliciously complementary, both musically and lyrically. However, I’m less enthralled by Kollbotn’s unsettling shouting match with returning vocalist Peri Winkle in “Maybelline,” which contrasts starkly with their gentle duet in “Kiss Me Now!” Despite the powerful artistic statement, these closing tracks are more difficult to appreciate musically.
In many ways, Viva the Apocalypse! is Major Parkinson’s most incendiary chapter to date. It’s more technically impressive—the drums and guitars in particular get their chance to shine brightly. Once again, they have cleverly evolved their sound and leveraged a diverse supporting cast to enrich the musical environment. The first half of Viva the Apocalypse! is a fantastic dream from which I don’t want to wake, but the second half is meaner and less emotionally gripping for me. Still, there is something special going on here, just like in Norway’s prog scene as a whole. If the world is on fire, I’m glad that Major Parkinson is around to give us a good time as it goes up in flames.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
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DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: PCM
Label: Apollon Records
Websites: majorparkinson.bandcamp.com | majorparkinson.com | facebook.com/majorparkinson
Releases Worldwide: March 13th, 2026 -
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Pretty decent start.
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Holy shit.
Listening to the album Rage Against the Machine (1992). So many tracks are screaming at us in #America right now...
Or should be.
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Holy shit.
Listening to the album Rage Against the Machine (1992). So many tracks are screaming at us in #America right now...
Or should be.
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Holy shit.
Listening to the album Rage Against the Machine (1992). So many tracks are screaming at us in #America right now...
Or should be.
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Holy shit.
Listening to the album Rage Against the Machine (1992). So many tracks are screaming at us in #America right now...
Or should be.
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Holy shit.
Listening to the album Rage Against the Machine (1992). So many tracks are screaming at us in #America right now...
Or should be.
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@awfulwoman I have a couple of #chromecast Audio devices myself, but I'm slowly phasing them out with pi zero boards running #piCorePlayer hooked up to #homeassistant .
I'm curious about other alternatives, though.
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@awfulwoman I have a couple of #chromecast Audio devices myself, but I'm slowly phasing them out with pi zero boards running #piCorePlayer hooked up to #homeassistant .
I'm curious about other alternatives, though.
