THREE

SPACE DEBRIS are a German band playing an early seventies style of psychedelia but I wouldn't call this Krautrock, it's more British inspired. A trio at this point in 2006 with the guitarist adding bass plus we get keyboards and drums. The drummer is the one who impresses me the most here. He also produced and mixed the record. They would add a bass player on future releases. I also have their latest from 2017 which is over 100 minutes of music and too inconsistent for me to give 4 stars. I also have "Into The Sun" a live one also from 2006 which I've only spun a couple of times but it's a step below "Three" as well.

This is the one to get, very warm with the Hammond dominating much of the time. They do mix it up with that "A Saucerful Of Secrets" inspired opener to the bluesy "Mountain High" along with an almost 20 minute epic to end it all. I wish I had the two previous records, that's if they were in the same style as this one.

Top three includes the opener "Dark Star" that sounds straight out of 1968 which is when the painting was created that graces their cover. Dark, serious with upfront bass leading the way and almost mono-toned whispered vocals. Urgent sounding. Just a treat. The drums are the most active part of this tune and we get organ as well. Nailed it!

"Saurus" follows it and this is my favourite. I actually was moved listening to this at one point. A very uplifting piece of music for me. Again the drumming is great and we get some spacey synths for a change after 3 minutes which is a plus. My least favourite is the 10 minute third track more because of the organ style pulsing away and it's catchy. Still a good track and they change things up later. "Mountain High" is my third favourite just ahead of the long closer. This is bluesy with plenty of guitar and the only track with vocals although they are wordless and man so bluesy. Just a lot of fun this one. I really like that closer as well making this a very solid 4 star recording.