PLASTIC OVERLORDS

In order to define the musical framework, I'd say this is heavy psych/space prog featuring hints coming from Hawkwind, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, King Crimson and Rush. Genre typical sci-fi references are given - just take the song titles. Still not interested yet? Okay, don't keep away, then let me assure you now that compositions and instrumental implementation are really top-notch. That means here we have powerful rock tunes which are showcasing accentuated drumming, heavy guitar riffs, thick bass lines and nice melodies. And then consider tricky twists and turns, atmospheric psychedelic moments, the use of mellotron - this altogether makes the production very very enjoyable.

A special attraction is that David Noel's voice and guitar are even getting close to Robert Plant and Jimmy Page - in personal union quasi.- to recognize on Silver Sparks From The Holy Mountain most notably. While incorporating many of the above noted attributes at once I would call up Star Avenger vs. The Winged Hippopatomus and Tea And Cake With Another Mad Hatter to represent the band's masterpieces (so far ... that said because they are working on new material, for what I know). This is able to please a progressive rock fan's heart. Great album overall - most warmly recommended!

If you like psychedelic rock and space rock (progressive or not), Plastic Overlords is a band that merits your attention. A certain fondness for the good, old Mellotron is needed, a taste for The Who possibly required, and if you enjoy the gentler cosmic escapades of early to mid 70's Pink Floyd too you are hereby categorized as a member of this band's core audience, as I have a hard time trying to think of persons who might fit such a description that wouldn't love this CD.