Music Reviews

Astralasia

Something Somewhere

Transient

From nature to new age and polished off nicely with a little downtempo and dance, Astralasia is a visionary in the electronic culture. Recorded in London, their fifth release, Something Somewhere has a robotic feel with small feminine voices breaking through meditation dance music. Perfect for long car trips, cleaning out your house on a rainy day or play in a funky, spacey club atmosphere. Dance for the 22nd century and beyond, this is the stuff Judy Jetson would have grooved to if she hadn’t been too busy listening to Tiffany. A few of the best: “Prophecy Of Life,” “The Sea,” the extra clubby “Sweet Something,” and reggae touched “Shine.” Majestic and full, this CD is amazing, a must have for any fan and a great one to purchase if you’ve never heard of Astralasia.

Transient Records: http://www.transient.com


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