Yves et Alain Lorentz ~ France

Espaces 2 (1980)

Yves and Alain Lorentz are two names that appeared on this one album and haven't been heard from since. Typical of a French band, Espaces 2 has that signature compressed and phased out electric guitar sound, mixed with String Ensemble synthesizers (or a facsimile thereof). Somewhat like Sensations' Fix Portable Madness minus the rhythm section. Ah, you say, wouldn't that be Falsini's Cold Nose then? Perhaps a bit more dynamic than that may imply, but yes it's a fair comparison. Other French artists such as Ose, Renaud, Archaia, and Flamen Dialis provide more guideposts for what you can expect here. An excellent aural experience, the music belongs more to electronic than progressive rock, but the lines can often be blurred. Even though this LP may have been scored for the film and TV market, it works well as a cohesive album.

Ownership: 1980 Arc en Ciel (LP). Embossed gold cover. 

No reissues as of 3/25/25.

3/5/11 (review); 1/18/20 (update / new entry)