Review by Dag Erik Asbjørnsen Author of Scented Gardens of the Mind: A Comprehensive Guide to the Golden Era of Progressive Rock Cosmic Dreams at Play: Guide to German Progressive and Electronic Rock Dance of the Lemmus The most outstanding rock albums (Revolver, Kid A) often have one thing in common: They simply create their own, unique sound universe where only their own laws apply. Now, prepare for the sensational Lemmus Lemmus experience, ten tracks able to take you to strange places where few humans have been for many years. Happen starts with an eerie, high-pitched keyboard sound, as if you're just about to experience a near-death experience. Faust and Roger Waters used similar tricks years ago as preludes for trips to hell or nocturnal hitchhiking, but this time Alice is entering a much happier and more surreal place. The magical mystery Lemmus universe is filled with hushed voices, space whispers, whopping octave bass, slow snare drum pulses, mournful Hammond organ, backwards sounds, sitars, tamburas and percussion. Oh, and the guitars are really nice too - small bottleneck details, interstellar squeaks, jangling melody lines or something more exotic. Guitarwise, it's as close you ever will get to a track featuring Jorma Kaukonen and Syd Barrett at the same time. The lyrics are also eight miles high or beyond: "Spread your wings and leave the ground, drifting home without a sound". Yeah, home is where the heart is, the time machine has flown us to the ne