Search - Attack :: Magic in the Air

UK psych rock powerhouse

T. Pettit | Portland, OR United States | 06/06/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Attack featured John Du Cann who went on to greater success with Andromeda, Five Day Straw People, Atomic Rooster, Hard Stuff and as a solo artist. The CD collects singles from across the band's career including Color of My Mind, a hard driving slice of psych genius (see Rubble and numerous other collections). Early on, the band covered Try It (Standells) and experimented with Kink's Village Green era whimsy but, when Du Cann arrived, it was Cream/guitar driven power pop/rock. The title tracks is also another "shoulda been a hit" with a chanting chorus that sticks in your head. Interestingly enough this rather complete collection does not include "Created By Clive", an earlier single along the Kink's Well Respected Man line. This collection is probably one of the best insights into the evolution from beat to mod to psych that was driving the British singles business in the mid - late 60s. Think Creation, Action, Fox, Andwellas Dream, Fleurs de Lys and you will get the idea. Highly recommended."