The members of Amplifier did not sell their souls to the devil but to the endless cosmic stoner groove. 'Grooves of triumph,' as they sing themselves in the song Kosmos, which reads like a manifesto. Amplifier is from Manchester and was initially a trio. They are now supplemented by guitarist Steve Durose, ex-member of fellow townspeople . What Amplifier has in common with this band is that they
… are also not averse to portions of dirty psychedelics and 70s prog. However, they manage to keep their massive elephant rock transparent and melodic, especially due to the clear vocals of frontman Sel Balamir and dreamy choirs. Trippin 'With Dr. Faustus was recorded on an old-fashioned analog tape recorder. The distorted bass and slow -like guitar riffs come out even fatter from the speakers. At the same time, this album does not feel nostalgic and that is the power of Amplifier. (MR)more
