Album Review
Zolar X – “Timeless ” – [Alternative Tentacles]
Max Level 1/6/2006 A Library, CD
Incredible stuff! Zolar X were a mid-70s – early 80s LA band who bridged the gap between Ziggy-era Bowie (they lived, breathed, and sang about outer space) and classic punk-pop (check the energy). Their music back in the day, compiled on this CD, was aggressive hard rock with ambitious arrangements. The band is a total ass-kicker, especially Flying-V lead guitarist Ygarr Ygarrist who can shred with the best. Vocals are up in the higher registers, sometimes so high I suspect helium may be involved. Songs are mostly short, with the exception of a few “suites” (#10, 19, & 20) that stretch out and cover a lot of territory. The band was never hugely successful; their story seems to be one of setbacks, missed opportunities, and never fitting in with any scene. However, this CD is a revelation. I was aware of this band when they were around the first time, but had no idea they were this good. I’m happy to note that they’re playing together again, and appear to be as strong as ever. Play this, you rockers!
you heard it 63 times on kfjc! most recently:
- 1199 days ago, Zero Gravity played Energize Me
- 2069 days ago, Sid Badguy played Science
- 2353 days ago, Sid Badguy played Timeless
- 2747 days ago, Maybelline played Space Age Love
- 3063 days ago, Naysayer played Jet Star 19
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