1998 - 2001 RIP.
"Dark Star are the biggest sounding three piece you'll ever hear, playing what is essentially psychedelic progressive rock, relying on huge vistas of sound to take listeners on journeys through dark and seedy places. Layers upon layers of effects turn Bic's (guitarist, Christian Hayes, prefers to be known by the moniker of France's favourite ballpoint) incredibly simple guitar lines into an entire orchestra of noises, whilst David Francolini is possibly the best rock drummer in existence. 'About Sam' and 'Graceadelica' show this off to best effect. Thundering drums, impeccably recorded, are key to Dark Stars sound and give an incredibly hard edge to the album. Francolini remains the only drummer I have ever seen drum with maracas in order to get even more sounds out of four limbs. Although the album relies so heavily on effects it is actually deceptively simple in form. Veteran producer Steve Lilliwhite caught the sound of the band playing almost live, and there is no doubt that this comes across. In the three minute blast of] am the sun' the band positively bristle with energy. 20:20 sound is unlikely to ever be re-released, and the longer the band remain silent the slimmer the chances of this become, but it's well worth a listen for a glimpse of something innovative and refreshingly different."
Graceadelica
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