Amazon.co.uk Review Review
The appeal of Gerry Anderson's "supermarionation" puppet shows have charmed successive generations since the 60s. This collection from
Captain Scarlet chronicles the music of, arguably, Anderson's most technically advanced and dramatically mature series, composed by his longtime collaborator Barry Gray. With its more realistic tone, Gray leans heavily on brassy, military music and evocative cues that recall some of John Barry's mystery enhancing work on the Bond series. Fans of Gray's distinctive pop-rock kitsch won't be disappointed by tracks such as "White as Snow" (in two versions, including a previously unreleased stereo mix), the electro-exotica of "Lunarville" or loungey charms of "The Inquisition" and "Big Ben Strikes Again." The action cue mini-suite "Spectrum Strikes Back" perfectly encapsulates the composer's energetic tack and use of unexpected, neo-Asian moods and modalities, music that often gracefully belies its modestly budgeted TV roots.
--Jerry McCulley, Amazon.com