GONG — You: Radio Gnome Invisible, Part 3 (review)

GONG — You: Radio Gnome Invisible, Part 3 album cover Album · 1974 · Jazz Related Rock Buy this album from MMA partners
4/5 ·
bytor2112
Before I bought this album I had only heard small parts of it, and to be honest I didn't understand it at all. I decided to take a chance and buy this record. After the first three tracks I wasn't completely blown away, but when the band kicked in on "Master Builder" I was hooked.

This era of Gong had very strong jazz influences, and they're displayed perfectly on the tracks "Master Builder", "A Sprinkle of Clouds", "The Isle of Everywhere", and "You Never Blow Your Trip Forever". This record is very Spacey and Psychedeilc, but it manages to pull of tight Jazz instrumentals. Steve Hillage really shows off his talent on this record, and gives us one of his greatest and spaciest performances to date.

This album is an absolute space rock classic and if you can get into it, it's very rewarding. My rating for Gong's "You" is a 5 out of 5. It's an excellent addition to any music collection.
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dreadpirateroberts wrote:
more than 2 years ago
Probably my favourite Gong album - love Master Builder too

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