I am a big fan of the Ozrics, and when guitarist Ed Wynne put out his first solo album, Shimmer Into Nature, I was over the moon – it was such a great record. What a great title for an album, Tumbling Through The Floativerse. If you are aware of where Ed comes, from then I think the title describes the music perfectly. Very trippy grooves that fall into space rock at times, with some superb playing from Ed.
Oilyvoice opens the album up in fine style with some great trippy soundscapes overlayed with some superb guitar. Seen The Sun is trance dance grooves mixed with textured keyboard soundscapes and some superb guitar. Magnetophoria closes out Side 1 and has a wicked slow groove and vibe that touches on dub and reggae.
Side 2 opens up with Floating Plates and the dub reggae vibe continues. This is such a chill piece! Infinity Curtains follows, and the initial vibe is very much fusion – Ed is giving it the beans, and the keys have a very Herbie Hancock vibe at times. Starseeds closes out the album and the overall piece feels quite laid back, but rhythmically there is so much going on. My favourite track is Seen The Sun as this is such a fun groovy piece. Another great album from Mr. Wynne and long may he keep arousing my aural senses.
9.5/10 from The Grooveman.
