I don’t go too far into electronic music (especially the pop variety), but in the seventies there were some great progressive music being made with keys and synths at the forefront, and Tangerine Dream were an originator.
This was actually their seventh album, released in ’76 in their classic Virgin label period. They have also been very prolific, having released over 80 albums throughout their career. For a short while I was all over albums like this as it was new and interesting, until the call of the guitar called me home. My favourite track on this album is the short, slow, brooding The Big Sleep In Search Of Hades, as the Pink Floyd vibes come flowing through.
Amid the pulses and drones of the synths I find this a very relaxing record to put on.
8/10 from The Grooveman.
