Chris Braide and Ash Soan had developed a strong musical connection as founder members of The Producers with Trevor Horn, before Braide moved to the US in 2010. When they linked up again, the old chemistry was still there and the idea of forming a new band immediately took shape. The muse was swiftly awakened and an album’s worth of new songs with the title Universal Mind came to life, the lyrics facing the unresolved dualism between fake and real self and their eternal fight for dominance. Bassist Lee Pomeroy was called to join Chris and Ash in their distinctive creative venture and This Oceanic Feeling was born. Braide compares the album’s sound to ‘The Police’ Ghost In The Machine or Yes’ 90125. Put Down The Gun was nominated for the anthem award at the classic rock awards.
UNIVERSAL MIND REVIEWS
‘Crafted tunes and hooks that burrow into the brain’ - Louder sound
‘Sophisticated’, ‘some long lost record by The Police?’,’Echos of Yes’ - Ramzine
‘One of the strongest albums I've heard all year’ - Sea Of Tranquility
‘Outstanding!’ - Rocktopia
‘Refined, melodic, artistic and well-crafted’ - Grande - rock
‘One of the best albums of 2015’ - DPRP
‘Waves of approval’, ‘Highly recommended’ - Odayrox
‘Accessible, yet so intelligent and entertaining’ - Weekend Prog