The opening song 'Glory' is a particularly spellbinding addition to the SF catalogue with a solid rhythm section, the usual thoughtful lyrics and some laid back sax courtesy of Sam Lennox. And of course there are the distinctive vocal talents of Terri B and guitarist Tim Jones.
'Sue' is a lovely acoustic guitar driven ballad with wind chimes providing a nice backdrop while 'A Room With A View' sounds like one of the older pieces with an early Kate Bush feel, a memorable chorus and some expressive guitar howling from Tim.
'We Just Let It Happen' continues in more serious vein with wolverine howls depicting a desperation born out of impotence in the face of social and political failure, a common enough theme in the music of Tim and Terri's other band Census of Hallucinations. 'There's A Heaven' another older song portrays for me spiritual comfort and eternal hope in times of adversity.
'Infra Red' has a Peter Gabriel intensity (Think 'Red Rain'). There's much to admire in this interesting and varied collection and a curiously jaunty 2 minute version of old C of H favourite 'Ignorance Insane' rounds off proceedings.
As always the music of Pet Hippy (Stone Premonitions as was) is well worth exploring.
Reviewed by Phil Jackson for Zeitgeist