Review: Doctors Of Space ‘Fusing Your Synapses’
Prepare to embark on a mind-bending cosmic journey as you immerse yourself in the unearthly soundscapes crafted by the intergalactic duo known as Doctors Of Space.
Comprised of sonic explorers – multi-instrumentalist Scott ‘Dr. Space’ Heller and Dr. Martin Weaver – these auditory astronauts fuse together a mesmerising collage of galactic experimentation, electronica, psych and space rock that will transport your consciousness to the furthest reaches of the universe.
As you engage your mind and attune your ears to their interstellar transmissions, you’ll find yourself propelled through a wormhole, emerging in an alien galaxy teeming with bizarre and wondrous creatures beyond your wildest imaginings. In this uncharted realm, the normal laws and limitations that govern our reality dissolve, leaving you unfastened and free to drift among the celestial bodies and cosmic entities that populate this strange new world.
At the centre of it all looms the Medusa, a pulsating nexus of pure light and sound that radiates its hypnotic energy across the entire galaxy, drawing you inexorably towards its dazzling core. As you approach this focal point, you’ll feel your mind expanding to encompass the vastness of the cosmos, your perception altered by the psychedelic vibrations that permeate every atom of your being. Surrender to the flow and let the Doctors Of Space guide you on a transcendent voyage through the uncharted frontiers of space and consciousness.
With an impressive discography spanning thirty-eight albums, most of them released as studio sessions, including some live, their musical journey is a testament to their boundless creativity and unwavering commitment to artistic exploration. Each album is a unique embroiled drapery, woven with diverse musical threads that intertwine to create a rich and captivating narrative.
From the moment the first note resonates, the listener is drawn into a world where the music takes centre stage, guiding them through a carefully crafted story that unfolds with every passing measure. The themes permeating each album are as varied as they are compelling, ensuring that no two listening experiences are the same. Whether immersing into the depths of the human psyche, painting vivid pictures of far-off lands, or grappling with the complexities of modern society, their music is a constant source of surprise and delight.
In a world where many artists find comfort in the familiar, they fearlessly embrace the unknown, pushing the boundaries of their craft with each new release. The result is a body of work that is as dynamic as it is enduring, a shining example of what can be achieved when passion, skill, and an unquenchable thirst for innovation converge.
Surrender to the flow and let the Doctors Of Space guide you on a transcendent voyage through the uncharted frontiers of space and consciousness…
The two Doctors have crafted another of their mesmerising sonic journeys with their ninth studio album Fusing Your Synapses, a kaleidoscopic mosaic of tracks recorded between 2022-2024, and revived with some extra electronic tracks that poignantly reflect the turbulent state of today’s world. Adorned with another spellbinding cover by Davide Graham, the album pulses with an electrifying energy from Intro to Outro.
Each piece of music is a visceral expression of the inevitable wars, climate upheavals, and societal unrest that define our era. The hypnotic tribal beats of the title track, Fusing Your Synapses, surrounds us fearlessly, while Doomstar plunges into brutal cosmic darkness, propelled by the harrowing Dr. Weaver guitar riffs and otherworldly synth knobs manipulated by Dr. Space.
Krautrock-inspired resonances reverberate through Down The Ferret Hole You Go, interlacing seamlessly with the spacey doom-laden tones of No More Bombs (Only Bongs!). A momentary respite comes in the form of Pinned Codes, a sublimely tranquil composition, before being consumed by the frenetic, adrenaline-fueled ride of Chickshit Burger Boy that captures a world caught in perpetual motion, a dizzying ride that leaves both mind and body breathless.
Through this exhilarating onslaught of sound, Fusing Your Synapses mirrors the world’s perpetual motion and unrest, igniting a visceral reaction in every cell of the nervous system. It’s a powerful testament to the Doctors Of Space uncanny ability to channel raw emotion and global turmoil into an immersive, transformative listening experience that lingers long after the final note fades away. It’s a profound exploration of the human psyche in all its complexity, a mirror held up to the collective anxieties and aspirations of our time.
Through their fearless sonic experimentation and uncompromising vision, the two Doctors have created a work that speaks directly to the soul, fusing ‘our’ synapses in a transcendent moment of catharsis and connection. For those who seek a musical journey that is anything but monotonous, their twenty-eight albums offer a treasure trove of sonic wonders waiting to be discovered.
Label: Independent
Band Links: Bandcamp | Spotify | Instagram
Scribed by: Domenico ‘Mimmo’ Caccamo
