Bees in the Bonnet kicks off with powerful riffing reminiscent of ’70s/’80s hard rock and metal. Veteran guitarist Hedvig Mollestad has always had one foot in the world of these no-nonsense grooves as well as European free improv and progressive rock.
This, her latest album, leans equally toward the former and the latter, with catchy tunes, creative yet tasteful soloing, and a few surprises.
Joined by Ellen Brekken on bass and Ivar Loe Bjornstad on drums, Mollestad plows through 37 minutes of mostly-accessible themes centering around the expected power chords. But, at least to these ears, the album shines brightest when the trio heads outside. This can be heard in the staccato rhythms and unusual chording of itta.

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