The Space Cossacks "Interstellar Stomp" 1998

"The first thing that you will probably notice is the sound; beautiful rich surf tones. Then the playing will grab you; Ivan is most certainly a guitarist with fabulous technique, but the rest of The Space Cossacks (Mark English on rhythm guitar, Catherine Gray on bass and Doug Hoekstra on drums) are no slouches either and Mark and Catherine also contribute more than ably to the composition." - Jon Deadman
The Space Cossacks, considered to be one of the best instrumental bands on the planet, started playing in 1996 when an ad in a Washington DC weekly brought them together. Croatian lead guitarist, Ivan Pongracic, has been playing guitar since the age of 8 and learned many licks from his father, who played in a Shadows tribute band in the early 60's on the Croatian coast. Pongracic's main influences are Australia's The Atlantics, Dick Dale & the Deltones, and, of course, England's The Shadows. Combining the European melodic sense of The Shadows, the aggressive energy of The Atlantics and the reverb-heavy tone and fast double-picking style of Dick Dale, The Space Cossacks sound is a wild and powerful blend of moods. The band's songs are intense, aggressive, moody, intricate yet accessible, beautiful and "other-worldly". A sound that's not easy to describe and the songwriting team of Pongracic, along with Catherine Gray (bass) and Mark English (rhythm guitar), is what makes The Space Cossacks "Russian-Space" surf music so distinct. The band have released two full length LP/CD's - "Interstellar Stomp" and "Tsar Wars" - and also appear on numerous EP's, singles and compilations. Through these releases and their mighty live shows, The Space Cossacks continue with their "Interplanetary" mission.
trax:
1. Third Star to The Left 2. Red Sunrise 3. Solaris Stomp 4. Neutron Sabre 5. Black Sand 6. The Cossack 7. The Spy Satellite 8. Planet Of The Apes 9. Gunmetal Express 10. Transatlantic Orbit 11. Moroccan Adventures 12. Mir Rescue 13. Bombora 14. The Space Victory Theme 15. Navajo Star
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