The Vintage Caravan - Portals (2025)


Portals embarks on a musical odyssey, weaving vintage rock sensibilities with modern polish, anchored by soaring guitars and emotive vocals. The opener “Philosopher,” bolstered by Mikael Åkerfeldt’s distinct presence, sets the tone—a haunting blend of calm and tension. Throughout, tracks such as “Days Go By,” “Riot,” and “This Road” transition fluidly between raw, riff-driven intensity and tender, melodic interludes. The interlude “Portals” segments add atmospheric breathing space, enhancing the journey-like feel of the record. Overall, Portals doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it reinvigorates retro-prog rock with heart, ambition, and a refreshed sense of expansive vision.




Genre: Psychedelic Rock
Country: Iceland

Final Verdict: 69% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 73th / 652

Highlight: Current


Made me think of:
Kadavar
Deep Purple
The Black Crowes

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