Sweden’s masters of cinematic rock, the Night Flight Orchestra, are back with their seventh studio album, Give Us The Moon. The album is a love letter to the golden age of AOR, mixing spellbinding storytelling with their signature soaring melodies and out of this world musicianship. With a career spanning nearly two decades, including Swedish Grammis nominations and performances at festivals like Wacken Open Air and Bloodstock, the Night Flight Orchestra prove once again why they’re one of the undisputed leaders of modern-day majestic rock.

“Paloma,” sets the tone with its emotionally charged balladry and lush arrangements. It’s a song that captures the band’s knack for slipping in narratives within the framework of timeless rock. The band’s lineup - featuring members of Soilwork, Arch Enemy, and Mean Streak - brings a level of precision and passion to what they play that’s as undeniable as it is infectious. Meanwhile, the title track, “Give Us The Moon,” is a stadium-ready anthem with an irresistible singalong chorus that calls to mind the best of ’80s rock while finding its own unique space among the great moments of the genre.

What makes Give Us The Moon particularly special is its ability to balance dazzling musicianship with heartfelt introspection. Tracks like “Midnight Eternal” and “Dancing In The Shadows” showcase the band’s melodic magic, while the closing song, “Lunar Reverie,” is a reflective, atmospheric finale that ties the album’s themes together.

The Night Flight Orchestra’s commitment to storytelling shines throughout, transporting listeners to a world of high-flying romance, epic adventures, and cosmic wonder. It’s this ability to create a universe within their music that sets them apart. With Give Us The Moon, the Night Flight Orchestra add to their legacy with an album that’s as ambitious as its title suggests, and they’ve given us yet another reason to believe in the magic of the power of rock 'n’ roll.