Magic Moments at Twilight Time Creavolution

First thing to say about this CD is that it is not purist EM! Secondly, don't approach the CD expecting it to be a serious concept album - 'cause it ain't! So what is this CD? Well' I'm still trying to get a handle on it myself, but here are some clues. Take 80's synth-pop, mix it with elements of rock & punk, and liberally sprinkle with cosmic synth effects and you start to get a taste of what this album is about. 'Creavolution' certainly doesn't lack variety. It opens with 'The Starship Psychotron'. The synth backbeat will have Giorgio Moroder/Donna Summer fans fondly reminiscing over 'I Feel Love'. The vocals suggest Human League and with lines such as "get down and dance, there's a party goin' on" you can only admire them. The monologue which introduces 'Lights Turn Blue' needs to be experienced to be appreciated. Rarely has such depth and meaning been imparted via the human (or rather robotic) voice. Punk influenced vocals and rock characterise the track, one for Blondie fans. 'Kronophobia' is an interesting track. The filtered semi-spoken vocals and grinding melodics really work. Reminded me a bit of The Steve Miller Band. 'Purple Eyed & Mystified' is a pleasing chugger with lots of grungy guitar and various synth noises. The vocals sound superficial at first but actually do work well. Back to punk on 'Demonic Attack'. Plenty of animosity (and I like the moans and sighs aswell!) and the satanic singing... well, what can I say! "Oh ferocious" are the closing words, and I can't sum it up any better than that! Acoustic guitar features on the Spanish influenced 'Spirit Electric', and I particularly like the rasping synth intro to the next track 'The Night Fantasia'. The synths on this track as a whole are very impressive, and it's an interesting juxtaposition between the throbbing synthetic background and the pure, clear vocal delivery. 'The Torch' is another piece which needs to be heard to be believed. It's opera Jim, but not as we know it. 'Rock & Roll Lifestyle' rounds the album off with "a thoroughly groovy party". Completely mad! 'Creavolution' is the type of thing you will either really connect with, or sit open mouthed wondering what the f**k's going on! One thing which is unmistakable though is the amount of fun they had making this. If you fancy a break from "serious" EM, this may well be for you. (GG)

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