The Vintage Caravan - Portals (Full Album)

"Portals," the sixth studio album by Icelandic band The Vintage Caravan, released on September 26, 2025, via Napalm Records, represents a milestone in the evolution of the psychedelic prog rock trio with retro influences from the 1970s. Formed by Stefán Ari Stefánsson (drums, backing vocals), Óskar Logi Águstsson (electric guitars, vocals, flute), and Alexander Örn Númason (bass, backing vocals, synthesizers), the band delivers a work rich in organic grooves, bluesy riffs, and catchy melodies, blending classic elements of Cream, Led Zeppelin, and Deep Purple with modern, progressive touches.

The 17-track album is structured as a conceptual journey inspired by Arthurian legend, guided by five short interludes called "Portal I" through "Portal V," which function as transitional portals connecting the main songs. Highlights include the opening single "Philosopher," featuring guest vocals by Mikael Åkerfeldt (Opeth), which delivers emotional intensity and virtuoso solos; the anthemic anthem "Alone," perfect for live shows with its epic melody and "lighter-lighting" moment; and "Riot," a four-minute, explosive rocker that captures the band's raw essence. Tracks like "Crossroads" evoke nostalgia with fluid riffs and catchy basslines, while "Here You Come Again" delves into pulsating psychedelia, and the closing tracks, "My Aurora" (acoustic and emotive, with flute) and "This Road" (up-tempo and groovy), balance melancholy and optimism.

With a retro production that evokes a colorful '70s kaleidoscope, "Portals" is praised for its variety—from introspective ballads like "Current" to thunderous explosions like "Freedom"—and for its originality that honors the past without sounding dated. Guest appearances by Eybor Ingi Gunnlaugsson (vocals on "Crossroads") and Tómas Jónsson (Hammond on several tracks) add layers, resulting in a cohesive and innovative record, considered by critics a strong contender for progressive rock album of the year. In short, "Portals" is a gateway to an immersive sonic universe, confirming why The Vintage Caravan deserves a higher place in the contemporary rock pantheon.

Band: The Vintage Caravan
Album: Portals
Country: Iceland
Genre: Hard Rock/Heavy Psych/Stoner Rock
Label: Napalm Records
Release date:

MEMBERS
Stefán Ari Stefánsson (drums, backing vocals)
Óskar Logi Águstsson (electric guitars, vocals, flute)
Alexander Örn Númason (bass, backing vocals, synthesizers)

TRACKLIST
1. Philosopher (ft. Mikael Åkerfeldt) | 00:00
2. Portal I | 04:37
3. Days Go By | 05:13
4. Portal II | 09:10
5. Here You Come Again | 09:29
6. Current | 14:39
7. Give and Take | 21:27
8. Portal III | 26:22
9. Crossroads | 09:29
10. Alone | 31:37
11. Portal IV | 35:50
12. Freedom | 36:17
13. Riot | 40:34
14. Electrified | 44:51
15. Portal V | 49:21
16. My Aurora | 50:15
17. This Road | 53:44

SOCIAL MEDIA
Bandcamp: https://thevintagecaravan.bandcamp.com/
Facebook:   / vintagecaravan  
Instagram:   / thevintagecaravan  
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/61MH2...
YouTube:    / thevintagecaravan  

COPYRIGHT
All music written and produced by The Vintage Caravan. All rights reserved to Napalm Records.

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