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Corsair: Alpha Centauri (EP)

Progressive Rock

Rating: 4.5/5.0

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Review: Craig Hartranft,  05.02.2010

Traversing time and space, and the early space and progressive rock of the 1970's, comes Corsair with their first EP, Alpha Centauri. This Charlottesville (VA) based band rose from a local Black Sabbath tribute band, Mass Sabbath. With this obvious influence, Corsair also counts early AC/DC, Thin Lizzy, Iron Maiden, and Pink Floyd as their peers. The particular influence of Sabbath is a steady undercurrent, but can definitely heard on Beware, the Black Fleet. Corsair adds the ethereal and atmospheric on Last Night on Earth and Space is a Lonely Place to the space rock vibe. Possibly most impressive is the twin guitar performance that occurs throughout. Overall the music is ambitious and creative, with Corsair having a solid foundation in their chosen genre. Production is a little stuffy and, of course, more songs would have made for a better album. Nevertheless, Corsair's Alpha Centauri is a fine debut, and an excellent capsule of the band's talents and imagination for classic prog rock. Very recommended!

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Corsair's Alpha Centauri is a fine debut, and an excellent capsule of the band's talents and imagination for classic prog rock.

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