Gong
Unending Ascending
Kscope (available now)
8/10
Earth’s favourite space rockers return with another helping of psychedelia
Psychedelic rock has seen many forms over the decades with variety and colour being a driving factor. And within this rich landscape, folk-rock – as much as prog-rock – is openly embraced. Gong have been going since 1967 with the late Daevid Allen originally at the helm. There have, of course, been many other musicians involved along the way, including Steve Hillage, as well as a brief period in 1976 with Allan Holdsworth. In their role as festival sweethearts, Gong quickly established themselves as