Unless you\'re of the digger elite, chances are you\'ve never head of Thesda. Originally released in 1979 as a tiny private press of 100 copies, Spaced Out would prove to be the Washington DC-based group\'s sole release, and a bonafide jazz funk masterpiece to boot. Here the group reachedapeakthat combined cosmic, jazz, funk, soul, and disco moods in one coherent yettotally far-out vibe. Check the funky bumps of \"Bongo Lumbo,\" the sublime title track \"Spaced Out,\" or \"Head Trip\" for a taste. The small vinyl run was only distributed to friends and family of the band, making copies that trickledinto the collector market go for upwards of $500. Thankfullyto Australia\'s Left Ear Recordshas brought this uber raregem back to the surface with a top qualityreissue. Fans of Placebo, Mandre,Dexter Wansel, etc. should check. Recommended.

• music label: Left Ear Records 2016

reviewed by neck cork 06/2016