The Legendary Pink Dots "Hallway of the Gods" Soleilmoon Recordings SOL 50 CD 1997 (62:56)
On High (5:49)
Mekkanikk (3:17)
Sterre (4:09)
Spike (3:28)
All Sides (4:43)
Harvest Babies (5:42)
Lucifer Landed (4:02)
The Hanged Man (2:42)
The Saucers are Coming (11:15)
Destined to Repeat (5:08)
Hallway (12:41)
The Legendary Pink Dots at this time were Edward Ka-spel, the Silverman, Niels Van Hoornblower, Ryan Moore, Atwyn, Frank Verschuuren, Nieake and Calyxx.
Overall impression: overwhelming. This is the LPD album I've been yearning for the past 8 or so years now. This is by far my favorite album. It's the perfect blend of lyricism, sounds, effects, psychedelia, rhythm, horns, texture, layering ... it's just perfect. LPD's output is a bit difficult to consicely summarize, but, I'd say they have a somewhat progressive folk sound dipped in late 60's acid wash. Most of this album has a layed back feel, but there are several upbeat tracks and portions of tracks too. The effects are turned up high on this album and I think it works to their advantage. To me, there's no standout tracks ... the whole album, every single track, works as a complete whole. I always listen to it all in one sitting. Everything swirls together beautifully. The artwork is first class too, the cover looks about how the music feels (and all of the lyrics are included with the insert). A wonderful album and perhaps a great starter for a budding LPD fan. There was also a very nice accompanying single for "Sterre" as well. I'm really looking forward to the next single "PMS" and album, "Nemesis On-Line" due out in mid to late '98.
The Legendary
Pink Dots at Brainwashed
Soleilmoon Recordings