Spectrum

The Profile

Spectrum is the British psychedelic project led by Peter “Sonic Boom” Kember (ex‑Spacemen 3), known for minimalist drones, analog synths, and space‑rock textures.

Reviews highlight Spectrum’s ties to Spacemen 3, analog synth experimentation, drones and feedback, and a penchant for concise yet hypnotic songwriting. Noted releases include Soul Kiss (Glide Divine) (Silvertone, 1991), Highs, Lows, and Heavenly Blows, and Forever Alien. The War Sucks EP features a Laurie Anderson cover and a rework linked to the Texan psychedelic pioneers Red Crayola; Forever Alien revisits Spacemen 3 material in a new electronic-psychedelic prism.

Four reviews celebrate Spectrum’s hypnotic, minimalist psychedelia led by Peter “Sonic Boom” Kember. Highlights include the cosmic suites of Soul Kiss (Glide Divine), the dreamy flow of Highs, Lows, and Heavenly Blows, and the visionary electronic drift of Forever Alien. War Sucks EP is praised for its Laurie Anderson cover and a feverish Red Crayola rework. The overall mood is ecstatic, space-bound, and headphone-ready.