Astronauts And Heretics

Description

Thomas Dolby showcases his melodic tendencies on Astronauts & Heretics, his 4th studio album. Containing more personal moments reinforced by his love for technology, tracks such as "Cruel," featuring Eddi Reader, and "Eastern Bloc (the sequel)" help listeners connect with pieces of the past transmitted into the future. "Eastern Bloc (the sequel)" draws its rhythmic feel from the old Johnny Otis song "Willie and the Hand Jive" before coming into its own. Eddie Van Halen's guitar talents appear on 2 tracks: "Eastern Bloc" and "Close But No Cigar." Astronauts & Heretics is Dolby at his best, and the album is one of the most hidden gems in his catalog. Time must sometimes catch up with forward-looking performances. Astronauts & Heretics is a perfect example of that.