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Steve Hillage - Green (1978)

Posted By: v3122

Date: 19 Jul 2021 12:09:18

On Steve Hillage's 1978 release Green, the underground prog rock fan favorite issues more of his trademark thinking-man's music. Fans of mid- to late-'70s Pink Floyd will want to check this album out, since it possesses many of the same musical qualities, due to the fact that it was produced by Floyd drummer Nick Mason, along with Hillage. Although not as consistent as some of his other albums, it certainly has its moments. Hillage's recurring sci-fi influence is still felt in his music, especially on such tracks as "Sea Nature," "UFO Over Paris," and "Unidentified (Flying Being)." Hillage uses the same band that appeared on his Motivation Radio album, which helps make Hillage's twisted songs even better (like his other albums, the musicianship is top-notch). Besides comparisons to Floyd, the album's music is also similar to David Bowie's late-'70s experimental electronic phase (check out the track "Crystal City," with vocals almost identical to Bowie). Hillage fans will definitely not be disappointed with Green.

by Greg Prato, allmusic

Steve Hillage - Green (1978):

Tracklist:

A1 Sea-Nature
A2 Ether Ships
A3 Musick Of The Trees
A4 Palm Trees (Love Guitar)
B1 Unidentified (Flying Being)
B2 U.F.O. Over Paris
B3 Leylines To Glassdom
B4 Crystal City
B5 Activation Meditation
B6 The Glorious Om Riff

Equipment & processing

Original ripper: uta5erika5
Original format: 32/384
Vinyl Condition: Mint
Direct Drive Turntable: Denon DP-A100
Cartridge: Soundsmith Aida MKII ES
Amplifier: Pro-Ject Tube Phono Box DS 2 Modified
ADC: RME ADI-2 Pro FS
Postprocessing: iZotop RX7

Downsampled to 24/192 & 24/44.1