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Long before they were floating in space, Jason Pierce and friends were exploring the far reaches of the pop universe on Lazer Guided Melodies. Essentially four suites, it was an album on which nothing was as it seemed; all was processed and tinkered with, while horns and brass offered glory and fulfillment to the keyboards, guitars, and vocals. It was, really, the new space rock, drugged to oblivion and gazing at the planets, the modern psychedlia. Best heard on headphones, isolated in a darkened room, this was the sound of shapes to come. Chris Nickson
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Spiritualized's debut album is arguablly their finest. Their brand of 'Trance-rock' reaches powerful heights, which are echoed in Ladies and gentlemen... but never as perfect as here. 'Run' is an uptempo bouncer, along with 'Angel sigh', but Spiritualized's tue genius is in the floaty, slow spaced-out tracks such as 'Symphony Space' and 'Sway'. This is where the Spiritualized sound really takes off. The entire album is filled with beautiful droning noise and frenzied guitars that make this a classic album and a must for people getting into Spiritualized or is thinking about buying a Spiritualized album. One of the best debut albums ever, and one of the few never to be bettered by later albums.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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It is difficult to decribe just how mellow and numb music can be whilst still celebrating the joy of living. If you have spent your whole life in the "urban" city then this will not be for you. If you love the simple things in life and take pleasure from intelligent expression, art and musings, then this will be music you will love. I have lost count of the number of times that I have listened to this album but it must be close to 200.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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If you were introduced to Spiritualized by the "Ladies and Gentlemen..." album (which is their best work to date), this is where you continue.
"Lazer Guided Melodies" is their 1992 debut and includes four song cycles that float like luminiscent lava. The first track, "You Know Its True" is a slow number of shimmering beauty and an antidote to the sadness of Spiritualized's latest studio album.
Other highlights include the rockier "Run" (partially stolen from Velvet Underground and JJ Cale), "I Want You" and the hypnotizing and jazzy feel of "Shine A Light".
This album is a psychedelic masterpiece,but not in the retro sense. It is an album for the 21st century, and at the same time it is connected with the traditions of blues, jazz and psychedelia.
If you loved "Ladies and Gentlemen...", you will also be enjoying this - it is pure Spiritualized magic, floating in space and drifting in time.
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My favourite Spiritualized album? perhaps just my favourite album...
I remember taking a punt buying this on a tape cassette way back in 1992 and was so glad I did. I love this album and have never tired of it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by cptboogaloo
British 'shoe-gazing' classic
It is common parlance to go along with the time-honoured myth that the greatest of all English rock composers and songsmiths emerged from the the 1960s culminating in arguably... Read more
Published on 16 May 2008 by Daniel Margrain
There is a light that will never go out
Ex “Melody Maker” scribe and renowned music journalist Simon Reynolds once described Jason Pearce, along with Bobby Gillespie as one of rock music’s scholars. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2006 by russell clarke
Jason Pierce will never better this.
I think if i could only listen to 1 album ever again in my life it would probably be this 1.
From start to finish it's flawless in quality of songs,musicianship and... Read more
From start to finish it's flawless in quality of songs,musicianship and... Read more
Published on 25 Dec 2005 by "24pistone"
Beautiful
I haven't listened to this album in nigh on ten years. Hearing it again was a near religious experience. A cut above a lot of the 'alternative/indie' tosh produced at the time.. Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2005 by Ming the Merciless
brilliant all round
first time i heard this, i was laying on a couch, and just dreamt of floating around in space. so chilled out. it's just perfect.
Published on 26 Dec 2004 by "dylank12345"
Life Affirming - I Want You!
Discovered this record only five weeks ago, having never heard any other Spiritualized tracks before. This is something seriously special and life affirming. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2004 by Mr. Aj Des Forges
Proof of the existence of a higher power!
This album, and the entire Spiritualized back catalogue (Let It Come Down, Albert Hall, Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space & Pure Phase), are almost enough to convince... Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2002
Misleading
I bought this CD thinking it would be one of the most beautiful albums in my collection. I was very wrong. Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2002
Best album ever award
I can't believe this album is averaging 4 out of 5 when it is totally superb, the whole album is mind blowing, you will not of heard anything like it from 'You Know Its True' to... Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2002 by P. M. Dalton
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