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An important player on the space rock festival circuit in the 1990s, Alien Planetscapes self-released its first official CD, Life on Earth, in 1997, after seventeen years together and numerous demo tapes. Although the band uses traditional space rock elements (such as twirling synthesizers and hypnotic rhythms), this band is much closer to Hawkwind than Gong or Ozric Tentacles -- this is space rock with an attitude. The bassline is heavy, very heavy; drums burst with energy; guitars are loud; and the saxophone is completely mad. "Radiation King," the first track, sets the mood -- after a short atmospheric intro, the piece literally takes off in a frenzy and irradiates devilish energy. "Chris in Space" starts off with a riff closer to heavy metal than space rock but locks it in an infectious groove. If "Gravel" gives the listener a break with a slower number, "Love Shack Radio" brings the pace up again. The production is fine, without being great. Of the seven tracks, only "Birds of St. Albans" lacks consistency and misses the target. Everything else is up to any space rock fan's standards. Hawkwind aficionados should consider tracking this one down. ~ François Couture, All Music Guide
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