Bailter Space - Thermos

Primary Artist
Bailter Space
Album Title
Thermos
Release Date
1990 
Time
 
Review by Ned Raggett
Starting with the alternately tender and driving "Fish Eye," Thermos finds Bailter Space coming fully into their own. McLachlan, having engineered Tanker, takes over for Kilgour on this record, restoring the original Gordons lineup. Rather than indulging in simple nostalgia, though, the threesome expand on the strengths of their previous releases to create possibly their best album yet -- under either name. Parker's equally bitter and emotional lyrics touch on many different areas of life, while his newfound singing powers impress; he'll never be mistaken for a soul wailer, but he brings a careful passion to his range like few others can. Read More