With the terribly sad news last week that long time drummer and original member Chris West was to leave the band after 7 years together, this particular release is all the more important as it marks the end of an era for this incarnation of TRIPPY WICKED AND THE COSMIC CHILDREN OF THE KNIGHT. But thankfully this is a definite jewel in their crown and has been received with resounding praise as it is not only their best work yet but their most diverse. Bringing in the best parts of all the previous releases it feels a lot like a long 20 odd minute ‘jam’ rather than a collection of songs and goes to show why these guys work so well as a unit.

As well as writing more music With Pete and on his own, Chris will no doubt be spending more time on growing his label SUPER HOT RECORDS (which released this very CD) But there is no denying he will be truly missed and the person that will step in to his shoes will have to be a thoroughly nice, relaxed and ultimately UBER talented chap.Anyway, enough of that sentimental nonsense!

Pete’s voice has evolved so well and as well as being able to pull of one of the most accurate early Ozzy impressions I have ever seen (at the most recent STUBB show) he also adds such a haunting feel to this record which tells of humanity’s demise and the need to leave our dying planet. The EP mixes some of the “heavier” and “sludgier” elements of their sound which were evident in earlier album ‘Movin On’ with the high production and “proggier” side of recent offering ‘Goin Home’ which marries together so well to create a near perfect offering!

Serious, get yourself yet another drink and LISTEN to this bad boy as its a real winner, and here is to Trippy Wicked bouncing back very soon with a brand new sticksman…