Astrid and Theremin @ The Point, 06/10/00

Theremin, the long awaited collaboration between Richard Walters and the drum and bass section of Wonderland, was very interesting. Polysoul and the later Wonderland material have been very similar, the focus on soaring vocals and melodies. So it was expected that Theremin would ba a natural progression grom there. It was a surprise to hear the opening song which was more Placebo than Polysoul. There was angst in Richard's voice that was never heard before. However there were also the melodies that were to be expected. It was an promising beginning for, hopefully, a group that will be very exciting.

Astrid come from the same background of having the melody as the most important part of the song. They looked like eager puppies, just waiting there to please. They have managed, very successfully, to form the 3 minute pop songs that are not at all difficult to take in. The band deserve so much more than just a half filled room at the Point. Unfortunately in the current state of affairs it will be difficult for them to achieve any sort of success, unless they dumb down to the Smash Hits audience.