VA - Space Lines: Sonic Sounds For Subterraneans (2004)

Spacemen 3 were one of the most revolutionary UK guitar bands, whose influence is still being felt today. Their perfectly integrated mixture of trippy pop, spaced-out poetry, acoustic romance and mind-boggling guitar devastation made them one of the most influential bands of the late 80's. With the band's two leaders, Jason Pierce and Peter Kember (aka Sonic Boom), currently enjoying success via Spiritualized and Experimental Audio Research respectively, this extensive compilation is of great interest both for any fan. This is what Sonic Boom considers as the main influences for the sound of Spacemen 3, being an amazing selection of the best music produced in the last 30 years. From the rural folk-blues of LIGHTNING HOPKINS, through the gospel of THE STAPLE SINGERS, to SUN RA, from ultra-rare English Freakbeat THE SYNDICATS (Steve Howe's first band), to LA psychedelic surf FANTASTIC BAGGIES, through electronic music WHITE NOISE, to Detroit's THE MC5 with a rare live "Rambling Rose". Plus some surprises, including ROLF HARRIS 1960's song "Sun Arise"!