LIVE ELEVEN A.M.

First live album by HIDRIA SPACEFOLK, "Live Eleven a.m." features three tracks from "Symbiosis" and five from "Balansia", which is almost played in its entirety. Not particularly changing from the original studio version nor really extended either, their live versions are nonetheless a bit more punchy and aggressive. With "Balansia", the Finnishs' musical style was already becoming less folk and more rock-oriented. The performance itself is excellent, and the audience really shows its enthusiasm.

My only regret would be that there are no tracks from their first EP, "HDRSF-01", which could have bring a little more variety with folk/ethnic sonorities. Anyway, those who enjoyed the albums will enjoy this live release. Not sure that this disc should be listened at 11 A.M. though, this may result in a rather strange lunch...

As a conclusion, "Live Eleven a.m." should please every space rock and OZRIC TENTACLES fans. If you don't know HIDRIA SPACEFOLK, this live album is also a good place to discover the band.