Polestar 1: Flying Thru The Universe 1980

 

POLESTAR 1 were a US Baltimore based progressive rock band, who solely released one album in 1980. They started as a trio around guitarist and singer Dave Kirby, before evolving into a 5-piece

line-up around the time of the recordings of 'Flying Thru The Universe'. POLESTAR 1 are providing the songs with some hard rock affinity. Though predominantly the album showcases cosmic themes as well as space rock nature with floydian keyboard and guitar vibe. Flying Thru the Universe” is the first and only album by American band Polestar 1, released as a private press on Rascal Records in 1980. “Flying Thru the Universe” is a Masterpiece, a heady combination of Hard rock, Progressive rock, Psychedelic rock, and Space rock. Heavy fuzzed out guitars followed by synths and keys galore. 
                             

This album is best consumed stoned, and whether or not you decide to go the extra mile and add some fungus to your diet is up entirely up to you. But it will definitely not be a bad idea. The mix on this is surprisingly good, as many private pressings lack this quality. It’s dynamic and loud when it needs

to be, with a rich and full sound. The vibe throughout this record is stellar, and it’s a shame this band didn’t go on to make more albums and land a proper record deal. A great and rare album, which was reissued on CD by the Mandala label. Yet another one of those ghost ships, adrift in memory, sailing aimlessly in the sea of the most unjust oblivion. The album persists with a well-crafted underground-hard sound, featuring agile guitar work and almost Crimson-esque structures. The Hammond organ challenges the player to a duel, and the interplay between the instruments rises in pitch, creating thrilling tension.
                                  

Polestar 1 – 1980 - Flying Thru The Universe
Label: Mandala – 268
Format: CD, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Digipak 2009
Country: US
Released: 1980    
Genre: Rock
Style: Prog Rock, Space Rock
Total Time 39:26

TRACKS

                              

01. Flying Thru The Universe     6:41
02. Sinful Place    6:53
03. I Can See It    3:47
04. Searching    3:42
05. The World Lost It's Mind    4:27
06. Who Am I?    5:02
07. Stars And Planets    3:00
08. Plastic Ecstasy    5:36

LINE - UP

Dave Kirby / guitars, vocals
Dave Murphy / organ, piano, synthesizer, vocals
Don Sothoron / percussion, vocals
Don Blair / bass
Gilbert Jory / guitar, vocals

Flac Size: 258 MB