Artemiy Artemiev/ Peter Frohmader - Space Icon

Now here's a gem for Aural Innovations readers. The title track is like old Ash Ra Tempel with a groove! Steady repeating bass and percussion rhythms, including lots of background synth textures and Frohmader jamming along on his guitar... trippy, slightly jazzy in parts, jam rockin' in others. It has a great cosmic jam feel but is more linear and controlled than the music of the heady pioneering 70's. "Cosmic Jungle" is the other track that caught my attention, being a trippy journey. There are electronic drones and hip-hoppy beats along with freaky playful space synths. This track has some great moments. But, the title track alone is worth the price of admission.