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THE REVIEW
"Taste" was a force with a magnetic charm, seducing and repelling with its naive, uncontrollable violence. A wild soul, it screamed in our faces, writhing in a dark, irresistible sonic magma. In "Hidden Fields", the wild soul is still alive. Sly because it is controlled, it is not hurled against a wall. Stephen Lawrie doesn't scream, but floats on a cold, nocturnal electric sea illuminated by a distant, perpetual storm. A seemingly flat sea.
"Taste" pierced us with a disruptive force, now it's us entering the soul of the Telescopes. An apparently quiet soul, it moves slowly, creating a sense of anguished anticipation, disorientation. Within the apparent state of stillness, circular, tentacular feedback demons in continuous mutation stir and overlap. An electric mantra that slowly envelops us. Memories of meditative Loop lost in solitary drone expanses.
An electric caress, asking nothing more of us than to close our eyes, let go, and free ourselves from the noise outside the door for about 25 minutes.
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The review highlights The Telescopes' album Hidden Fields as a more controlled and introspective continuation of their previous explosive work, Taste. Stephen Lawrie’s vocals float over layered, evolving feedback and drone, creating a hypnotic and immersive experience. The album invites listeners to relax, close their eyes, and dive into its electric and nocturnal soundscape. It balances restraint with a compelling emotional depth, offering a meditative musical journey.Tracklist Videos
The Telescopes
The Telescopes are a British band formed in 1987 in Burton upon Trent by Stephen Lawrie. Emerging from the UK noise/psych scene, they moved from feedback-scorched songs to drone-led, experimental soundscapes, remaining active with albums and live performances across decades.06 Reviews
