This is the 2nd full length record by the
Russian band, Maat Lander. Last year the band released a very cool split LP
with Øresund Space Collective. Now the
band are back with 8 new tracks with a specific theme and Vol 2 on the way
later this year. Planet of the Intelligent Gas-shaped Lifeforms starts things
off with some spacey synths and guitar and then the main riff kicks in. A nice
synth solo is played while the drums play a more intense rhythm. Ilya later
kicks in with a beautiful solo as the track glides forth. Crimson Turtles
starts with some synths (2) and then the guitar line, followed by bass and then
the drums. Very nice vibe, spacey and floating.
Some nice themes that are repeated over and over and then deviations by
the guitar or synth trading back and forth at times. It gets more rocking at
the end. Cool track. Galaxy Passage #1 features
acoustic guitar and some spacey synths (played by the bass player). IT is a
short track that leads into the final one on side A called Fields of Serenity.
Space jazz to start and then a quite heavy riff and bass groove and great
guitar solo.
Side B starts out with the
World of the Ocean with no Dry Land, featuring Dr Space on guest synths. It
starts slow and spacey with lots of synth layers before the band and slide
guitar kick ins. The energy level rises with a great guitar riff and loads of
spacey action in the background and cool synth solo by Arkidiy (bass player). Galaxy Passage #2 is another short acoustic
piece to bridge into Dance of Photonic Roaches. Great title. This one is a bit
faster with a cool guitar line that sort of penetrates into your brain as the
layers of synths are quite freaky. The Constellation of the Mirror Fish closes
this great album and a cool progression from the bands first album. A lot of synths on this last track as you really float into space. Great atmosphere and music.
The record comes with a nice
pamphlet with a cool sci fi story in it with nice illustrations. I look forward
to the next space journey and book.
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