FLOATING

Eloy's third disc has a very misleading title because it makes you expect a whimsical, delicate album full of magical spells which lift you up among the stars. What they actually deliver is more akin to a rocket engine - yes, it still gets you into space, but that's where the similarities end.

Apologies if a previous reviewer has used the above metaphor but it was too juicy to ignore.

So pick up "Floating" if you're looking for a spaced-out hard psyche experience. It's a pity that "Mysterious Monolith" was used as a song title on "Planets" because it would be the perfect moniker for this giant slab of organic rock.