Ulysses – On Safari

Ulysses – On Safari

Self-released – 2019

Psych, Glam, Retro, Pop

Rated: *****

Essence. It's what every Artist seeks - that inscrutable, unique presence that defines the sound, word or flavour of all we do. British band Ulysses have tapped into that rich well, bottled the contents and shipped it out by the crate-load! On Safari boasts myriad and manifold influences, all condensed to a sweet miasma of Pop Glory. Opener "Looking For A Guru" is pure Chinnychap heaven! Groove with bite...The Sweet spring to mind immediately, as do Slade. "Doctors And Nurses" is an innuendo - soaked morsel of 10cc/XTC tease with nods, winks and hooks a-plenty. "This Useless Love" melts like the dreamchild of The Beach Boys and The Apples In Stereo... Swooning, harmonic Psych. "She" is a full-on Rocker, punkish- paced and irresistible! Melodies drop nostalgia in every direction… Familiar, as if you've always known them from ...somewhere...(I swore I heard RACEY in there!). Each track pulses with beautful, lovingly - crafted musicianship of sheer brilliance and a bang-on production. Ulysses' ability to capture the feel, sound and true Joy of the Golden Age of Pop is breathtaking, refreshing and thoroughly engaging. I'll go out on a limb here - On Safari is possibly the best Pop-Rock album in a decade. Yes people, it's THAT good.

(Written by Reek of STOOM)

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