Before the second track even begins, a stewardess from Night Flight Airlines sets the tone: “It’s going to be an interesting flight.” She’s not wrong.
Night Flight Orchestra has spent years perfecting their bombastic, melody-soaked brand of Euro-metal, and “Give Me The Moon” is no exception. From the very start, “Stratus” bursts with lush, over-the-top energy—exactly the kind of extravagant, synth-laden rock that defines them. Call it OTT, and they’d likely say, “Thanks very much.”
“Shooting Velvet” dives headfirst into the 1980s, practically wearing a white suit while watching Miami Vice, while “Like The Beating Of A Heart” throws it back even further, channeling ’70s disco with velvet ropes and VIP table service. This is peak disco rock, and they own it.
Rasmus Ehrnborn’s lead guitar work is sensational throughout, elevating every track with soaring solos that give the album its neon-lit, cinematic feel. Nowhere is this more evident than on “Melbourne May I,” which opens with the fitting line: “In another place and time.” That sums up NFO perfectly—this band doesn’t belong in 2025, and that’s exactly what makes them so captivating.
This is the first album since the tragic passing of David Andersson, and they’ve honoured his legacy beautifully, especially with the breathtaking harmonies of “Miraculous.” The vocal arrangements reach sky-high levels, and “Paloma,” with its euphoric explosion, feels tailor-made for platform shoes and mirrored dance floors.
The sense of adventure is palpable. “Cosmic Trip” sees Jonas Källsbäck clearly enjoying himself behind the drums, while the title track is pure arena rock euphoria—no stage could be big enough for it. They even flirt with a concept album feel, especially with “Paris Point Of View” and “Runways,” making you wonder if they’d pull off a full-on prog rock epic someday.
Then there’s “Way To Spend The Night,” an undeniable banger that highlights the powerhouse backing vocals of Anna Brygård and Åsa Lundman, who have been integral to NFO’s sound for nearly a decade.
It all culminates in the seven-minute, 47-second closer “Stewardess, Empress, Hot Mess (And The Captain Of Pain)”—a fittingly epic ending to an album that soars from start to finish. In a year where no other record sounds quite like this, be grateful that “Give Me The Moon” exists.
Rating: 9/10
