I've often referred to this album, their 4th (proper), as their "return to form" work. After a couple of diversions into the world of electronica, Electric Orange go back to their Krautrock roots. At times I feel this is more show than content, but that might be a bit of a cynical outlook. Their stock in trade is atmosphere, and they do truly capture the kosmiche kouriere in us all. Rhythms galore, wah wah guitar, heavy Hammond, mellotron overlays, and phased voices all play a role in this. There's even some Klaus Schulze styled electronic rock here. Orange Peel meets Can? Sure, why not.
Ownership: CD: 2001 MPL. Jewel case. Tri-fold with photo collage and recording details. According to my database, I had to import this from Germany direct in 2002. Such was the state of availability back then. It was reissued as a double LP in 2019.
2002 (first listen); 5/19/24 (review)
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