First off, I have to say that this is simply a gorgeous looking LP. The sleeve design has a weird 1970's psychedelic space ritual feel to it- nice orange and green color scheme augmented by galaxies and skulls. Add to that mix a fold out poster full of bizarre mythology and a thick 180-gram vinyl pressing and you've got my attention. It's obvious that the label and the band put a great deal of thought into presenting this record, and it's impossible for that not to have an impact on how the music is received.

Given the nature of the cover artwork I was expecting something kind of spacey and psychedelic from "Psychosis", and Expo 70 did an excellent job of delivering just that. Sure, there is an obvious homage to the early space explorations of Tangerine Dream going on here, maybe mixed with a little slice of Sabbath for good measure- but it doesn't feel like mere hollow imitation. Instead, it's like Expo 70 is tapping into a current that has been left vacant- the current of pure deep droning space rock stripped down to it's barest essence. It's a peculiar blend of heavy music that isn't quite doom and not purely drone, but instead hovers in its own space between genres and labels. It's a mixture that is both comforting and explorative- a blend of sedating low-end rumbles, textural washes of noise, minimal riffs, and the occasional epic lead guitar line that burns through the mix. Each side is composed with a laid back clarity that is never forced, but rather just seems to fall into place. The only instruments present are guitar and bass, filtered through a little delay and distortion. Using this familiar sonic pallette allows Expo 70 to keep one foot grounded in reality while gradually shifting the listener's focus from structure to abstraction and back again.

I'm impressed by the presence of Expo 70, both sonically and visually. While there are other artists working with similar methods, few can pull it off as well. I can see them easily branching out in new directions while still maintaining their strong roots that are present on this album. 9/10 -- Charles Franklin (22 July, 2009)