Mind Fruit

by Opus III

Overview

Kirsty Hawkshaw was more than an ethereal beauty behind the pop house outfit Opus III. She may have claimed to be from another galaxy, but that quirkiness benefited the sonic grooves composed by the U.K. four-piece. Their debut, Mind Fruit, (1992) was more than just another techno record in the face of the genre's underground taking shape during the early '90s. Hawkshaw's dove-like vocals transcended into freewheeling soundscapes; the remake of Barton & Jane's "It's a Fine Day" is melodically enchanting with loopy trance vibes and textured synth waves, but the crafty version of King Crimson's "I Talk to the Wind" composes a dreamy synthetic wave. Opus III was barely a step ahead of electronica's late '90s surge, yet it was just strong enough to join the ranks or move beyond the scene. This album, however, does define a healthy dose of what was yet to come. Hawkshaw would later contribute vocals on cuts for BT, Deep Dish, and Orbital. ~ MacKenzie Wilson

Product Details

Release Date:	08/18/1992
Label:	Eastwest / Atlantic
UPC:	0075679216021
Rank:	7365

Tracks

1. It's a Fine Day
2. I Talk to the Wind
3. Flow
4. Stars in My Pocket
5. Sea People
6. Evolution Rush
7. Into This Universe
8. Up
9. Alzir
10. Outro

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Opus III   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Simon Fowler   Photography
Peter Sinfield   Composer
Michael Giles   Composer
Ian McDonald   Composer
Opus III   Mixing,Producer,Engineer,Composer,Arranger
Edward Barton   Composer
Lorenzo Agius   Photography
Dave Ford   Mixing
Greg Lake   Composer
Robert Fripp   Composer