Discography
KAIPA DISCOGRAPHY
KAIPA - Sommargryningsljus
(Inside Out 2024) Limited CD Mediabook with extensive 24-pages booklet, Gatefold 180g 2LP & as Digital Album
Legendary Swedish progressive folk-fusion-rockband KAIPA returns in June 2024 with their 15th studio album “Sommargryningsljus”.
Sommargryningsljus contains eight tracks portraying a nocturnal journey from dusk until dawn, with the first two tracks representing the twilight and the closing two indicating dawn. This nighttime odyssey can be seen as a metaphor for the state between death and rebirth, or as an allegory of life told in reverse.
As a bonus track Sommargryningsljus (single edit) is included where the entire song can be heard as it was originally written including Sommarskymningsljus.
KAIPA - Urskog
(Inside Out 2022) Limited CD Digipak, Gatefold 180g 2LP + CD & as Digital Album.
Legendary Swedish progressive folk-fusion-rockband KAIPA returns in April 2022 with their 14th studio album “Urskog” and a new drummer Darby Todd from London, UK.
Urskog takes the listener on a breathtaking journey through the Swedish wilderness and the changing seasons. The title track takes us deep into the heart of the Swedish primeval forest, evoking images of old folklore with its Swedish lyrics. Lean back, relax and immerse yourself in the sonic forest of Urskog, or better yet use it as the soundtrack for your own wilderness excursion!
KAIPA - Children Of The Sounds
(Inside Out 2017) CD, Gatefold 2 LP + CD
The result is as colourful musically and lyrically as KAIPA devotees will expect from the band’s rich discography dating back to the debut opus released in 1975. Formed in 1973, KAIPA never shied away from experimentation, embracing fresh elements and sounds manifesting especially on the albums released in the 2000’s. ‘Children Of The Sounds‘ is no exception, the album burns with creative fervour and spirit most vividly displayed on the title track, the 17 minutes long “On The Edge Of New Horizons” or closing track “What’s Behind The Fields”. It embodies a powerful, positive energy and artistic brilliance that is irresistible and true to the genre’s very essence.
KAIPA: Sattyg
(Inside Out 2014) CD, Gatefold 2 LP + CD
The unique mix of Swedish folk music, rock and fusion with a tinge of medieval music has given the band a special place in many peoples heart all around the world. The magic sense of wonder that characterizes their latest albums has been taken to a new level with “Sattyg”. Unpredictable paths are discovered on this new expedition and as always they take you to explore new exciting horizons but at the same time the band returns to its roots to bring you familiar classic Kaipa music.
KAIPA: Vittjar
(Inside Out 2012) CD, Gatefold 2 LP + CD
"Vittjar" is Kaipa's 11th studio album and it continues the musical journey that explored new grounds with the highly acclaimed album "In the wake of evolution" 2010. The addition of the eminent guest-musicians Fredrik Lindqvist (recorders & whistles) and Elin Rubinsztein (violin) further underlines the folk influences in the music.
KAIPA: In the wake of evolution
(Inside Out 2010) CD
“In the wake of evolution” picks up where “Angling feelings” left off and invites you to another breathtaking journey through the myriad and dazzling Kaipa landscape. The band continues the time-honoured Kaipa tradition but as always they’re simultaneously looking for new challenges hiding by the roadside. The new album is an emotional and powerful blast straight into the future powered by fragile fragments from memory lane.
KAIPA: Angling feelings
(Inside Out 2007) CD
This is the first Kaipa album with guitar player Per Nilsson. Kaipa’s mastermind and keyboard player Hans Lundin and Per are old friends and worked together recording the album "Hagen: Corridors of time" in the late 90’s. Per is nowadays mostly famous as the lead guitar player in Swedish metal band Scar Symmetry. With Angling Feelings Kaipa definitely proves that they are one of the leading outfits in today’s world of progressive music. They are not afraid of plunging into new areas while they still carry their glorious traditions with pride into a new era.
KAIPA - Mindrevolutions
(Inside Out 2005) CD
With Mindrevolutions Kaipa once again proves that dream and reality and pain and joy are possible to unite in a musical way inside their unique music-landscape. The album contains 10 new songs and the title track is a 26 minute long adventure.
KAIPA - Keyholder
(Inside Out 2003) CD
The “Keyholder” soundscape is modern but yet with an unmistakeable 70’s retro flavour. The melodies linger on and will probably stay with you for decades to entertain and to thrill.
KAIPA - Notes from the past
(Inside Out 2002) CD
The musical scope of what can only be described as a stirring symphonic masterpiece is quite extraordinary, blending the classic influences of YES with an identity and direction all of their own. Highly recommended. (Classic Rock)
KAIPA - The Decca Years 1975-1978
(Inside Out 2005)
This limited 5-CD box includes:
(Remastered versions of the three first Kaipa albums)
KAIPA (1975)
Inget nytt under solen (1976)
Solo (1978)
(Plus two bonus discs)
Kaipa Live
1974 Unedited Master Demo Recording
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1974 URAKAIPA - För sent/ Bay-e bay-o / Four Leaf EFG-1013089 / single
1978 KAIPA - Sen repris/Visa i sommaren / Decca FM 44598 / Maxisingle
1980 KAIPA - Äntligen/Staden lever / Polar POS 1264 / single
1982 KAIPA - Cellskräck/Bländad i kväll / Piglet PR 201 / single
Compilations
KAIPA: Discovering KAIPA Ltd. 3-CD Box Set (2015)
"Notes From The Past" (2002), "Keyholder" (2003) and "In The Wake Of Evolution" (2010)
The essence of Swedish Progressive Music 1967-1979
Musiken är ljuset (remastered 2005)
Unofficial releases
KAIPA: Stockholm Symphonie
Bootleg Japan 1993 recordings from the radio programme “Tonkraft” 1974 and 1976