RADIO GNOME INVISIBLE VOL. 3 - YOU

Gong

Canterbury Scene

4.26 | 1148 ratings

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After hearing the likes of Steve Hillage From the Khan Album, I knew i had to check out this album in pursuit of getting my fix.

At first, the spacey atmosphere was almost too alien, but when you settle in and let this album take you away, you'll find yourself transcending into a trance-like euphoric state. The beginning 3 tracks almost seem...conventional, for the bands time. Easily associated with English based tunes, the first three tracks are somewhat bright and cheery; and as stated before, very English. But then comes track 4, Master Builder. Ahh.... The amount of serotonin released in my brain when this track begins is indescribable. The vocals enchant you with their siren like chants, alluring you into a fantasy land somewhere between time and space; and then the song picks up. driven with absolutely great bass and drum lines, the song begins its voyage into the ethereal realm and slowly develops into one of the best space jams I've ever had the joy of hearing. The album then continues with this great theme of in-distinctive chants and great solo trade offs between the sax and guitar. Truly an experience that must be heard in its entirety.

I personally feel a very "zen" sense of self enlightenment when I listen to this album, which is why I speak so highly of it. This album does a great job of capturing the free spirit vibe that was going around in the 70's. This album is perfect for people who want to escape from the busy everyday world. I personally love walking through my local parks, wandering in the forest like scenery with this album playing as my soundtrack.

With sexy bass lines, amazing vocal accompaniment from the female vocalist (not sure on the name), absolutely fantastic guitar solos, this album is an ESSENTIAL gem for anyone into space rock, Canterbury, or just prog in itself. A great masterpiece. 10/10

IneitaBongtoke | 5/5 | 2013-4-26

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