Flying Saucer Attack - Mirror (CD)

Space Rock 101

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Feb 16, 2000

For those unfamiliar with Dave Pearce's fuzz and drone-drenched psychedelic folk, Mirror may prove to be an interesting and comparatively varied introduction. Though atmosphere and texture define FSA's entire body of work and certainly the vibe of t...his album as a whole, each song on Mirror is marked with its own subtle distinction. Pearce underscores soft, acoustic songs like "Winter Song," "Rise" and "Chemicals" with elements of drum n' bass on while the drum loop that is the backbone of "River" almost makes it a rocker. He also gives a nod to '60s underground surrealist-folk hero Tom Rapp of Pearls Before Swine on "Space (1999)" and takes his finger off the distortion button long enough to allow his lyrics and soft voice to be heard (dare I say it) clearly on "Tides" and "Dust." Despite these progressions, FSA remains an indulgence for the stoner set and space rock die-hards. Read more Less