Name: A Tribute To Spacemen 3
Brand: Spacemen 3

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2008-11-03

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Spacemen 3

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Psychedelic

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Spacemen 3, the influential English rock band formed in 1982, is known for their unique blend of psychedelic and space rock. Comprised of Jason Pierce and Peter Kember, the duo created a sound that pushed boundaries and captivated audiences with its hypnotic melodies and experimental approach.
With their debut album "Sound of Confusion" released in 1986, Spacemen 3 quickly gained recognition for their innovative soundscapes and introspective lyrics. Their subsequent albums, including "The Perfect Prescription" and "Playing With Fire," further solidified their status as pioneers in the genre.
Despite disbanding in 1991, Spacemen 3's influence continues to resonate within the music industry. Their sonic explorations have inspired countless artists across various genres, making them an enduring force in alternative music history.

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repressed after a 3 year absence in a foil blocked gatefold sleeve. the album kicks off with bowery electric who slowly build up to their familiar beats continuing with asteroid #4 (currently featured in the free tower magazine 'pulse' in the states) and onto mogwai who can't take a wrong step in anyone's eyes. mouths are salivating world wide to hear them. flowchart offer the poppiest, fast-paced happy tune on this compilation and steer away from their stereolab comparisons. accelera deck are the ones to sound most like spiritualized. then we have the second glasgow band, no introductions needed for arab strap whose clever interpretation is moulded in to a song not unlike something think they could have written themselves, kind of spooky sounding! the music then turns darker and noisier with tracks from bardo pond (now succeeding with their current label matador) and frontier who already have a couple of albums under their belt. the pace begins to mellow as we reach the beautiful cover from low who clearly show their influences here, while amp slow the pace down even more. piano magic play with unusual samples before the dreamy portishead type vocals of transient waves draws the album to an exquisite close.

A Tribute To Spacemen 3

Music GB