Pandemic (2007)

This album is not for the feint hearted, it takes commitment to subject yourself to the Pandemic.

Genomik Fuzion starts of with dissonant organ chords progressing into forlorn oboe all designed to leave the listener with a sense of unease. It is only half way through the track that the driving drum beat kicks in and the guitars "rescue" you.

Incubus Phasea also has an unsettling start. Looping guitar chords bouncing around in your head like the voices of the mad. Fortunately relief comes soon in the form of a strong steady beat and warm sounds of woodwind. The battle rages back and forth for a while but in the end the rock steady rhythm prevails. My favorite track on the album.

Destructiv Replika starts with droning organ but soon gets down to the business of being a classic progressive/psychedelic rock track. Hints of Pink Floyd and Mark Knopfler.

State of Shock starts off right away with strong bass notes and guitar accompaniment. This then progresses into an even stronger groove when the drums and organ kick in. Towards the end of the track it becomes more psychedelic.

The album ends leaving you feeling decidedly uneasy.

An excellent album and I hope Irrlicht will return with the vaccine.

I enjoyed this from the start. Anything that transports me into another frame of mind, another dimension has succeeded in it's mission on my part. I'm searching but have never found anyone yet who has done that like Pink Floyds song "Echos" Possibly the Bladrunner sound track came close. Take me thought the portal to the side, darker, more faerie, more dangerous and leave me there or take me back to talk about it. Tangerines Cold Canyon came very close and oddly enough and older Album " Slaughter in Robot Village". Through some rooks cawing int he background with a building drum to carry us back :boogie::pirate::surfing::trompet: