SPACEMEN 3 - Recurring

1990s Recurring, the fourth and final studio album by Spacemen 3, is often considered the introduction of two brilliant solo projects (Spectrum and Spiritualized) rather than the work of a functioning band. While Spacemen 3s departing statement surely reveals a deep divide within the S3 camp -- each side of the LP was written by Sonic Boom and Jason Pierce separately and, unlike previous releases, the two do not play on each others songs -- Recurring maintains a cohesive, dreamy feel with its chief sonic officers backed by fellow travelers Will Carruthers, Mark Refoy and Jon Mattock. Opening saga Big City (Everybody I Know Can Be Found Here) marries ambient haze with narcotized indie rock, while I Love You manages to arrange a beautiful flute alongside a defiantly throbbing bass track. Hypnotized, a reimagined fuzz-pop hymn, would become the groups first entry in the UK Singles Charts. Recurring lays bare the essence of Spacemen 3s persistent sound, rooted in both aural expansion and p