Karisma Records is proud to announce the new album from the Norwegian instrumental Art/Prog/Post-Rock quintet The Samuel Jackson Five return with their first full length album in nearly a decade. The band returns with “A Passage to Elsewhere,” whichis set to be released on Karimsa Records on the October 30, 2026.
While associated with the more Cinematic and textural Post-Rock scene, The Samuel Jackson Five have since their 2004 debut “Same Same But Different” always operated on the outside of the genre’s gravitational pull. Continuing their open-minded musical journey, the band fully embraces their instrumental roots this time.
The second single from the album is the track “Temporary Happiness Revival” which you can check out here:
https://orcd.co/temporary_happiness_revival
The Samuel Jackson Five has this to say about “Temporary Happiness Revival“:
“Second single, Temporary Happiness Revival quickly became a unanimous favourite within the band, and one we knew early on that we were on to something special. Built around a sense of nostalgia and quiet optimism, the track aims to capture the feeling of warm summer evenings, the scent of youth. And a bittersweet longing for simpler times. Musically it blends James Jamerson inspired bass grooves, neoclassical piano, tape loop experiments, shimmering 80’s synth textures, and traces of imaginary folk music into a lush and layered sonic landscape.
The song features our friend and long time contributor Magnus Nielsen on violin (Magnus Moriarty™, Insomniac Bears, Cat Vacation) who has contributed to every one of our albums since the debut. And Ola Mile Bruland (Actionfredag, Jordsjø) on upright bass.“
Drawing from Kosmische Musik, ‘70’s Progressive Rock, vintage library music, the Jazz-inflected Post-Rock of Chicago and Toronto, imaginary Folk, and Experimental Electronica, the result is a rich sonic tapestry. Rather than building towards predictable crescendos, “A Passage to Elsewhere” unfolds as an adventurous ever-shifting melodic journey, inviting the listener deeper in with each turn.
Staying true to the DIY ethos of earlier albums, the album was produced and recorded by the group, led by multi-instrumentalist Thomas Meidell and drummer Sven Andrén, the latter handling mixing at Klokkereint, his studio right outside Gjøvik. Featuring a star team of musicians from the Norwegian prog, metal and Experimental music scene: The Chronicles of Father Robin, Tusmørke, and Suburban Savages. With contributions by a cast of great guest musicians and friends, some recurring as saxophonist Dag Stiberg (Trollfest, Now We’ve Got Members) and violinist Magnus Nielsen (Magnus Moriarty™), and other new faces like Ola Mile Bruland (Actionfredag, Jordsjø), Åsa Ree (Meer) and Experimental musician Jenny Berger Myhre.
With artwork by visual artist David Crunelle, the tracklist for “A Passage to Elsewhere” is:
01. A Passage to Elsewhere
02. Temporary Happiness Revival
03. Mid-Rite Crisis
04. The Department of Intermediate Affairs
05. Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast
06. 1420 Svartskog
07. I.C.U.
08. Bright Galaxies, Dark Matters
“A Passage to Elsewhere” will be released on the 30th of October in CD, Digital and Orange Vinyl formats, and is available to Pre-Order here: Bandcamp | Webshop
Tracklist:
01. A Passage to Elsewhere
02. Temporary Happiness Revival
03. Mid-Rite Crisis 05:22
04. The Department of Intermediate Affairs
05. Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast
06. 1420 Svartskog
07. ICU
08. Bright Galaxies, Dark Matters