The Gaya II Space Corps. Motorpsycho

It becomes ever harder to write anything inventive on a new Motorpsycho album. Almost like clockwork a new album is unleashed into the world. At the same time there is no reason to doubt that the album will at least be as good as the previous one. The opening sequence of The Gaya II Space Corps album is so strong and overwhelming that my brain tells me the following within a few seconds: Yes, Motorpsycho!, it's good!, it's invigorating!, you want to listen to this!!! The rest of the album delivers, in spades.

But where is my unique angle? Even after several listening sessions I simply do not know. Yes, I could start comparing to previous albums or repeat how I have encountered the band circa 2001 and mention the great live shows I've seen over the years. Should I go into the influences I hear here and there in the new songs, as the band obviously is good at taking a certain sound or artist and write a new song around this vantage point? I could do it all, but it would not add to all I've written before in the past 25 years.

Is it enough to just say that The Gaya II Space Corps rocks my world every time I listen to it? That it is a rich album, filled with great songs, fiery guitar solo's and stark rhythms and even a sort of folk ballad? I think it suffices, as that is exactly what this album is and Motorpsycho presents. The Gaya II Space Corps album is a great addition to the Motorpsycho catalogue, that will please all fans. For those who are not yet but love alternative rock with some loud rocking prog and 60s influences, can better start checking the band out now. You have tons to catch up on.

Wout de Natris - van der Borght 

You can listen to and order The Gaya II Space Corps here:

https://motorpsycho.bandcamp.com/album/the-gaia-ii-space-corps