Amazon.co.uk Review
Earl Zinger is the charming and cheeky alter ego of ex-
Galliano star Rob Gallagher. A fictional character hailing from late 1940s America (hence the appropriately kitsch title
Put Your Phasers on Stun...), Zinger happens to have been conveniently located at the cutting edge of all of the major 20th-century musical developments, from jazz to reggae to rock & roll, soul, disco and, of course, dance music. Through his invented character, Gallagher is able to avoid trends and do exactly as he pleases. Subsequently, he turns in a sprawling, funny and defiantly original album that throws caution to the wind and indulges all of his whims as a producer, songwriter and lyricist. With South London mambo's, Camden skanks and tight, urban funk,
Put Your Phasers... is endlessly witty and sharp and the music is tight no matter what style is conjured up. From the hilarious "Escape to Ibiza" to the deep dub rumbles of "Song 2Wo", this is a classy and thoroughly enjoyable romp through the mind of one of Britain's major underground talents.--
Paul Sullivan