What we have here is an oddity and an undiscovered treasure: a space-disco concept album. It works surprisingly well. Quaint spacey synth-sounds play off against funky rock-guitar and solid disco drum beats. Dee D. Jackson's voice alternates from angular, to angelic and beautiful, to strong and powerful throughout. The album was produced by Gary and Patty Unwin. Synths unknown.
Here's the opening track, Automatic Lover, which was a single and reached #1 in several countries. The only complaint I have about it is the faux-robot voice that repeats far too often. The video is suitably cheesy.
Automatic Lover, courtesy of bchfj
This blog is about synthesizer music, but ironically my favourite thing about this next track is the guitars.
Red Flight, courtesy of TheSupernaut76
Meteor Man, also a single, didn't do as well as Automatic Lover, but is another stand-out track.
Meteor Man, courtesy of Superdiscomania
Galaxy Police, courtesy of EldorAudio2
I'm so glad I could find this one on Youtube. The epic 'trial' which serves as the album's climax. Probably my favourite track.
Cosmic Curves, courtesy of valterik63
And finally, the album's closer, a poignant space-ballad.
Falling Into Space, courtesy of EldorAudio2
Cosmic Curves is released on CD this year (it may already be out), complete with bonus tracks. Highly recommended.
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