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| 1. Bolshem |
| 2. Armchair Journey |
| 3. Jellylips |
| 4. Vedavox |
| 5. Spacebase |
| 6. Disdots |
| 7. Etherclock |
| 8. Splat! |
| 9. Ping |
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album was almost as bad as the Yum Yum tree or the even worse to date Paper Monkeys. I have finally given up on Ed Wynne's Ozric Tentacles project. Over the years the Ozrics created some amazing albums, Pungent Effulgent, Erpland, Strangeitude, Jurassic Shift, Hidden Step. I agree with the other reviewer that 'The Hidden step'was the last decent album they did. I also don't rate Brandi Wynne at all, it is clear that the only reason she is in the band is because she married into it. No talent whatsoever. Those who think she is good obviously never saw the Ozrics in the golden days at Glastonbury.
It's obvious that Ed is going to continue with this, the worst line up the Ozrics ever had. Would love to see him try something different, perhaps a solo project or something. There is no point continually playing back catalog Ozric tracks at gigs with the worst line up they ever had. Fortunately, there are still other musicians out there who have not settled for medicority. Ed should take note
It's obvious that Ed is going to continue with this, the worst line up the Ozrics ever had. Would love to see him try something different, perhaps a solo project or something. There is no point continually playing back catalog Ozric tracks at gigs with the worst line up they ever had. Fortunately, there are still other musicians out there who have not settled for medicority. Ed should take note
33 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The Ozric Tentacles have a new line up but Ed Wynne is still heliocentric to the band. And with the departure of Jon, Seaweed and others you would expect the sounds to change, and you're right. It has changed, on the last album there is less percussion and more dependency on synths and computerised sound fx.
With this album, more than the last, the music is more varied and Ed's brilliant guitar playing features more gloriously. This is good, soaring noodling guitars and bubbley jubbley synths, the pounding drums and more integrated sonics make this album superior to their last one. Yes, this is where the new Ozrics have come into their own. Spirals was pretty much a solo effort, and the ozrics are so much better playing and producing as a band.
This album has a varied sound and harks back more to the Ozrics of old, influenced by middle eastern tunes, psychy wierdness and space rock guitars.
A few of the album highlights for me were: "armchair journey" an ambient journey full of birds and twittering creatures, "vedavox" sounding very very middle eastern complete with mandolin like guitar and wobble-boardish wobbles, "disdots" full of guitars sliding all over the place, "splat!" from the chewier school of track deep bass and heavy drums and finally "ping" Ed's guitars going skybound and soaring over lush verdant paradises.
Its a brilliant brilliant album, I love it! So much better than Spirals In Hyperspace ( and that was a good album in its own way). Glorious music - go on give your ears a treat.
Righto. I'm off to the 2006 Pongmaster's ball now, to see the Ozrics play this stuff live, should be a night to remember. All I could wish for is ... maybe a flute bit here and there?
With this album, more than the last, the music is more varied and Ed's brilliant guitar playing features more gloriously. This is good, soaring noodling guitars and bubbley jubbley synths, the pounding drums and more integrated sonics make this album superior to their last one. Yes, this is where the new Ozrics have come into their own. Spirals was pretty much a solo effort, and the ozrics are so much better playing and producing as a band.
This album has a varied sound and harks back more to the Ozrics of old, influenced by middle eastern tunes, psychy wierdness and space rock guitars.
A few of the album highlights for me were: "armchair journey" an ambient journey full of birds and twittering creatures, "vedavox" sounding very very middle eastern complete with mandolin like guitar and wobble-boardish wobbles, "disdots" full of guitars sliding all over the place, "splat!" from the chewier school of track deep bass and heavy drums and finally "ping" Ed's guitars going skybound and soaring over lush verdant paradises.
Its a brilliant brilliant album, I love it! So much better than Spirals In Hyperspace ( and that was a good album in its own way). Glorious music - go on give your ears a treat.
Righto. I'm off to the 2006 Pongmaster's ball now, to see the Ozrics play this stuff live, should be a night to remember. All I could wish for is ... maybe a flute bit here and there?
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The floors too far away just isn't real Ozric Tentacles. It's a very poor album, perhaps not quite as bad as the current Paper Monkeys.
The current drummer & bassist especially are just not in the same league as ANY of the line ups of old. That is a fact and even the most ardent fan who deny s this is really not being truthful to themselves. I sometimes wonder if these 5 star reviews are written by the band members & friends! I really am in shock that some people think to give this 5 stars! As good as Erpland? As good as Strangeitude? Nowhere near!
If you listen to earlier Ozric releases you will hear excellent drums from Rad, Shoo and of course Merv (from the excellent Eat Static). All drummers were totally superb! My favourite drummer of all time was actually Rad, with Merv & Shoo a close 2nd equal. As for Brandi, err, Zia? Roly? Nowhere near.
There really is no comparison between the early Ozric albums and what they do now. I wish they'd drop the name "Ozric Tentacles" and at least be honest with themselves! The bassist, Brandi just doesn't have it! As has been said by others, the only reason she is in the band is because of marrying her way in. I sometimes suspect that the very rare good bass riffs on the album are actually done by Ed Wynne! (the guitarist and the only member of the current line up who can play!)
At the live shows now, Brandi's lack of talent is there for all to see! She cannot improvise at all and her playing is very 'prescriptive'. Just go to see 2 nights close together and you will see what I mean. Compared to when they had a proper lineup where each band member was a total genius live, and shows very different it is quite despairing for those who remember the Ozrics as one of the best live acts. Those days are well over!
Their current live shows also rely heavily on old material which at least gets them some cheers. But the same old material was played way better with the great line ups of old. I also miss the real flute and amazing solos and without jumpin Jon on stage they really do lack a stage presence.
I'd agree with the other reviewer who said that Ed Wynne is still trying to stick to the same album formulae, electric tracks, fast, quiet, the odd mid eastern, but with this line up he really is wasting his time. Time to do something different, perhaps?
At least musicians like Simon Posford (Younger Brother, Shpongle) and OTT really are experimenting. While the new Younger Brother album 'Vaccine' isn't everyones cup of tea, it certainly is very different to the other 2 albums. Same can be said of other bands like Phutureprimitive. I wish Ed would go it alone and do something different. Obviously the old line up will never be recreated, but playing with sub standard musicians only drags the Ozric name through the mud. I wait and hope for a solo project.
The current drummer & bassist especially are just not in the same league as ANY of the line ups of old. That is a fact and even the most ardent fan who deny s this is really not being truthful to themselves. I sometimes wonder if these 5 star reviews are written by the band members & friends! I really am in shock that some people think to give this 5 stars! As good as Erpland? As good as Strangeitude? Nowhere near!
If you listen to earlier Ozric releases you will hear excellent drums from Rad, Shoo and of course Merv (from the excellent Eat Static). All drummers were totally superb! My favourite drummer of all time was actually Rad, with Merv & Shoo a close 2nd equal. As for Brandi, err, Zia? Roly? Nowhere near.
There really is no comparison between the early Ozric albums and what they do now. I wish they'd drop the name "Ozric Tentacles" and at least be honest with themselves! The bassist, Brandi just doesn't have it! As has been said by others, the only reason she is in the band is because of marrying her way in. I sometimes suspect that the very rare good bass riffs on the album are actually done by Ed Wynne! (the guitarist and the only member of the current line up who can play!)
At the live shows now, Brandi's lack of talent is there for all to see! She cannot improvise at all and her playing is very 'prescriptive'. Just go to see 2 nights close together and you will see what I mean. Compared to when they had a proper lineup where each band member was a total genius live, and shows very different it is quite despairing for those who remember the Ozrics as one of the best live acts. Those days are well over!
Their current live shows also rely heavily on old material which at least gets them some cheers. But the same old material was played way better with the great line ups of old. I also miss the real flute and amazing solos and without jumpin Jon on stage they really do lack a stage presence.
I'd agree with the other reviewer who said that Ed Wynne is still trying to stick to the same album formulae, electric tracks, fast, quiet, the odd mid eastern, but with this line up he really is wasting his time. Time to do something different, perhaps?
At least musicians like Simon Posford (Younger Brother, Shpongle) and OTT really are experimenting. While the new Younger Brother album 'Vaccine' isn't everyones cup of tea, it certainly is very different to the other 2 albums. Same can be said of other bands like Phutureprimitive. I wish Ed would go it alone and do something different. Obviously the old line up will never be recreated, but playing with sub standard musicians only drags the Ozric name through the mud. I wait and hope for a solo project.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
So much enjoyment.
This album is a true treasure trove to me..even though its not quite my favourite Ozrics cd ( how can they ever top "Arborescence"?! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Durotriges
Ed Wynne still has it, shame about the rest of the band
Some people reading this must wonder why so many fans became so annoyed with this band. Well, to see a band that once were masters, each and all, to see them fall apart and be... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Javier
A poor album (not quite as bad as Paper Monkeys, but poor)
The Floor is too far away is when the Ozrics seriously began to nose dive. While the sycophantic die hard fans (or friends perhaps? Read more
Published 3 months ago by Aarti
When it all started going wrong
While the floor is too far away isn't quite as bad as their terrible "Paper Monkeys" and "Yum Yum Tree" albums, it isn't anywhere near the quality of before. Read more
Published 3 months ago by King Crimson
The 1st album of the 'failed trilogy' , which also includes 'Yum Yum...
'The floor is too far away' was the start of the failed trilogy of Ozric albums which also includes the terrible Yum Yum Tree and equally bad Paper Monkeys. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jane
Poor effort this time round
The floor is too far away was the beginning of the end of the Ozrics. It's perhaps not quiote as bad as their newer albums, Yum Yum Tree & the dreadful Paper Monkeys. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Eyel
The start of the decline, an awful album.
Some people reading this must wonder why so many fans became so annoyed with this band. Well, to see a band that once were masters, each and all, to see them fall apart and be... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Liquid Insect
What ever happened to Quality?
The Ozric Tentacles used to be one of the best space rock, psychedelic music around. However, this album is down there with the awful Yum Yum tree and Paper Monkeys albums. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Myriapod
The beginning of the end
While this album is not quite as terrible as Yum Yum tree or the awful Paper Monkeys, it's still nowhere near as good as this band was. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ikuru
Superb
I haven't bought an Ozrics album for a while as they were becoming samey but after listening to Spacebase on youtube I just had to get this album, and it didn't disappoint. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2010 by Norbert Strongler
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