This is the last of album of the classic line up, it’s also the last from their most creative mid-seventies Virgin period. They were at the forefront of German progressive music from there inception in 1970. They were also considered pioneers of electronic music – even though they were not exclusively electronic as conventional weapons were also used. A very prolific band, as they have released over 100 albums so far, and this is album number 11. Although only a single LP, there are only 3 tracks.
The whole of Side 1 is taken up by the title track. I have a love/hate relationship with electronic music, I am not so enamored with electro/pop, but I really like progressive/experimental music. They are perfect albums to relax and wind down to. This is no exception, the 18 minutes of Side 1 lets you immerse yourself completely into the whole experience.
The two tracks on Side 2, Cloudburst Flight, and Thru Metamorphic Rocks, are basically more of the same. Cloudburst does have a very Pink Floyd beginning and is a really good track. The last track starts quite conventionally, before the true depth of exploration of the band comes to the fore. This is considered to be one of the band’s more melodic outings as there is more of a song structure to the pieces. In 2015, band leader and founder, Edgar Froese, died and the band still exist with his blessing.
7/10 from The Grooveman.
