Exactly 30 years ago, The Young Gods released their fifth studio album, ‘Only Heaven’. This timeless record marked the band’s shift towards a more ambient sound.
A worthy heir to psychedelic influences, resulting insonic material of extreme purity, ‘Only Heaven’ confirmed the Swiss band’s international breakthrough, which began with their ‘TV Sky’ album.
Very few albums can claim to surpass everything that ‘Only Heaven’ contains. Very few artists can claim to have put so much genius into their music.Once again, Roli Mosimann (the fourth member ofthe band) is at the helm of production.
When asked about the most influential bands of the early 1990s, everyone from Mike Patton (Faith No More), Devin Townsend, Maynard James Keenan (Tool), Al Jourgensen (Ministry), Trent Treznor (Nine Inch Nails), to The Edge (U2) immediately mention The Young Gods. All connoisseurs will tell you that they have their place in any ultimate record collection.
A worthy heir to psychedelic influences, resulting insonic material of extreme purity, ‘Only Heaven’ confirmed the Swiss band’s international breakthrough, which began with their ‘TV Sky’ album.
Very few albums can claim to surpass everything that ‘Only Heaven’ contains. Very few artists can claim to have put so much genius into their music.Once again, Roli Mosimann (the fourth member ofthe band) is at the helm of production.
When asked about the most influential bands of the early 1990s, everyone from Mike Patton (Faith No More), Devin Townsend, Maynard James Keenan (Tool), Al Jourgensen (Ministry), Trent Treznor (Nine Inch Nails), to The Edge (U2) immediately mention The Young Gods. All connoisseurs will tell you that they have their place in any ultimate record collection.
TRACK LISTING
1. Outside
2. Strangel
3. Speed Of Night
4. Donnez Les Esprits
5. Moon Revolutions
6. Kissing The Sun
7. The Dreamhouse
8. Lointaine
9. Gardez Les Esprits
10. Child In The Tree
11. Kissing The Sun (Orange Mix) - CD Only