Tim Blake - 'Tide Of The Century' (Voiceprint)
Mike Reed | USA | 01/31/2005
(3 out of 5 stars)
"I give it 3 1/2 stars.'Tide...' is Blake's fourth solo effort.Released in 2001,think of it as his millenium offer as 'Tide...' is his long awaited follow-up to '91's 'Magick'.Almost as good as his first two albums,'Crystal Machine' and 'New Jerusalem'(see my reviews on both).Outside of being a member of Gong and Hawkwind,Blake has ALSO worked with acclaimed artists Jean-Phillipe Rykiel and former fellow Gongster Steve Hillage.If anything,I believe that 'Tide...' can be considered to be more advanced 'progressive art rock' than his first two titles I've just mentioned.Tracks that make this CD a decent keeper are the title cut "Tide Of The Century",the well played eight-minute "Crystal Island",the somewhat stunning "St.Dolay" and "Tribulations".Check out his website.Very eye-catching as well as informative."