Finland´s Wigwam definitely belongs to the honorable circle of the pioneers of early progressive rock. Considered by many as their most ambitious work, Being was originally released in 1974. This reissue contains the album's partially remixed and remastered version from 2001, which the group’s mastermind behind the album concept Jukka Gustavson considers superior compared to the original mix.
Being is a progressive rock masterpiece. Dark and satirical lyrics of social and political critique blended with complex jazz-rock, driven by the superb keyboard work by Gustavson who's joined by the band in its prime; Pekka Pohjola, Jim Pembroke, and Ronnie Österberg. Being is cited as one of the best albums from the 1970s Scandinavian Prog scene.
Housed in a gatefold sleeve and containing a booklet, Being is out on vinyl and CD on September 11th, 2026.
Tracklist:
A1 Proletarian
A2 InspiRed Machine
A3 Petty-Bourgeois
A4 Pride Of The Biosphere
A5 Pedagogue
B1 Crisader
B2 Planetist
B3 Maestro Mercy
B4 Prophet
B5 Marvelry Skimmer
Label: Svart Records
Released: 1974/2026