Comments for Seventh Wave, Psi-Fi

you have a decription in for this album as synth-pop - Seventh Wave were a progressive rock group - this term would be more suitable

Seventh Wave, formed by vocalist/synthesist Ken Elliot and percussionist/vocalist Kieran O`Connor, were one of the first Synthpop duo`s ever. Unfortunately, theirsound leaned more towards Elton John`s "Goodbye Yellow Brickroad" andGary Wright`s "Dream Weaver" rather than toward their contemporaries like Kraftwerk,Suicide, and Tangerine Dream. I suppose it had a lot to do with the productiontechniques and songwriting styles that were happenin` in America during theearly 1970`s. Psi-Fi, their second album, was realized via a lot of fine instrumentslike ARP and RMI synthesizers. I only wish they had an original, innovative soundto match. The band had a pretty cool look though--somewhere between Visage, Eno,and David Bowie.----A nice piece of history to add to your collection, but not muchbeyond that.

Gee, I just bought Psi-Fi for 4 guilders in a srecord store in Amsterdam. Don't know if I'm gonna like it though... Please send mne an email and tell me what YOU think. Jochem

I purchased this gem back when it came out. I feel it (Psi-Fi) is one of the best examples of Progressive Rock ever recorded. It sounds even better when smoking some pot =:)

Bought this album as a youngster,had it stolen then rediscovered some 20yrs later.Man does it take you back???? Great album,give it a listen,chill with it.Btw i wouldn't mind a decent Digi-pic of the album cover.Enjoy

Both of albums were absolutely briliant. No question. Such a shame they only released 2. Does anyone know if they stayed in the music business? could they (or either of them) have realesed under any other band name?

I have to say that Fran Elliot has massively undersold Seventh Wave, and in particular, 'Psi-Fi', which is as varied and interesting as Elton John's 'Yellow Brick Road' is not. From the simple catchy tune and Bowie-esque vocals of the opener 'Return to Foreverland', to the complex 'classical' layers, tempo changes and almost frighteningly dark sounds on the two final epics 'Camera Obscura' and 'Star Palace of the Sombre Warrior', there is not a dull moment on this album. It is so varied that some of the tracks may not be to everyones' taste, but, for me, they flow together effortlessly. 'Psi-Fi' is one of the great neglected albums of the '70's and sits proudly amongst Suicide and Kraftwerk in my record collection. The sleeve artwork is award-winnig too!

I first heard ”things to come” in the mid 70s on the Fluff Freeman show and was instantly taken in by the music. It was at the time totally refreshing and led the way for a lot of later synth bands. Psi fi was also a great album and I must concur with the coments of another commentor that ”Camera Obscura” and ”star Palace of the Sombre Warrior” were ahead of their time and do paint some very sureal and psychadelic pictures in ones head whether under the influence of certain substances or straight.