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Alphastone
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Member Since8/21/2007
Band Websitewww.acidray.com
Band MembersPete 'Bassman' Bain
Chris Brightwell
Mark Carolan
Andy Smith
Pete Prince
Matt Barnet
Danny Payne
Matt Reid
Duncan Coates
Steve Janes





"The Darkside were good, but Alpha Stone succeed on a higher level. They take all the kitschy space-age trappings, lace them with nitrous oxide and wrap them around a foundation that alternates between a more stratospheric version of the Darkside's tributes to the swingin' '60s ("Special One" stands out) and reverberating space mantras easily good enough to compete with Spectrum ("Astro" tunes in, turns on and blasts off). "Fall on Me" comes pretty damn close to actually being Spectrum. Best is the criminally short cosmic joyride that is "Farmer C"--a true wobbler on sensory perception. Alpha Stone's chemistry could very well provide a longstanding residence for Bassman. No longer a shadow figure under the Spacemen legacy, Pete and crew are coming up and ready to challenge either co-founder of his original gig." Troy Palmer, Alternative Press, November '96



Sounds Like"Think Roswell, think zero-gravity guitar arpeggios, think hypnotic deep space grooves. Joe Meek meets H.G. Wells. A corker." Mojo, November '96
Record LabelBomp! / Enraptured
Type of LabelIndie


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Several years after the collapse of 'The Darkside', Pete Bassman formed a band that he hoped would be the antidote to the rising number of mediocre cock-rock acts in the Rugby area. This would be a re-awakening to the heady, post-psyche days of the mid-eighties. But this time round, the sound that was created held more of a sparkling, wide-eyed wonder to it rather than the nihalistic junkie ethos of a decade before.

Recorded with a kind of glorious 3D sci-fi pop edge, Alphastone jammed off into the cosmos and endured a heady seven year career. Being signed by Greg Shaw of BOMP! records, touring with 'The Silver Apples', signing to Enraptured records, providing the soundtrack to Domenic Dejoseph's film 'The Leafblower' and relentless gigging around Europe, the bands psychedelic daze came to an end in 2002 with Pete at the controls and bassist Andy Smith orbiting through to the end . Alphastone are back again in 2008 with a new album and live show.

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Pablo (www.twitter.com/pablomusic)

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Dec 15 2009 2:42 AM

How are you, Alphastone? Haven't checked in on you lately, so I swung by to wish you a Happy Holiday season & hope you are feeling well! Listen, I have another track up on my page, "Attack Of The Mushroom People."
You can Hear it right Now, if you'd like at:
www.myspace.com/psychedelicpablo
OK, that's it for the shameless self-promotion.Thanks for being a friend.
adios for now!
Pablo
jimm zorn

jimm zorn



Nov 25 2009 4:04 PM


PROJECTISLANDER

PROJECTISLANDER



Nov 25 2009 3:39 AM

Just spreading the word...

Polar EP by PROJECTISLANDER

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Take Care My Friend,



PI

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Nov 23 2009 4:12 PM

Ciao Alphastone!
I feel your style!
Bliss, joy ‘n happiness to ya my friend… : )

steeveeb

La Hell Gang

La Hell Gang



Nov 4 2009 4:10 PM

Cheers From Chile
la hell gang
GrotesK

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Nov 4 2009 9:58 AM

thanks for the add.Very great world.
valis

valis



Oct 27 2009 9:35 PM

keep on crackin' pete! GO Alpha Stone!!!!!!
Modulation Aurora [DEBUT ALBUM NOW]

Modulation Aurora [DEBUT ALBUM NOW]



Oct 27 2009 9:38 AM

HI!!!
THANX FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP!!!
CHEERS





KAMELIA
Pete and Repeat [New Songs Online !]

Pete and Repeat  [New Songs Online !]



Oct 26 2009 4:18 PM

Le 3 Novembre au Gambetta à 21h, ça va envoyer du lourd pour seulement 5€...



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zmayo

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Oct 25 2009 7:28 PM


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4ballstudio

4ballstudio



Oct 12 2009 9:54 AM

i really enjoy your groove!!!
bless
A Noble Ghost

A Noble Ghost



Oct 8 2009 10:18 PM

hey pete, how's tricks? Finally got a new computer so back online. Ta for the ref on acidray! Any gig's coming up?
Tamara Rawlings Spry / Felony

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MOLECULE

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Sep 19 2009 9:18 AM

HELLO,

THANKS FOR THE CONNECTION,
I SPENT A VERY NICE TRIP IN YOUR UNIVERSE.
GREAT WORK I LIKE YOUR SOUNDS IN YOUR MUSIC.
THANKS FOR THE ADD.

ALL THE BEST.

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Aug 2 2009 10:26 PM

hello there! we have two new songs up! come by and listen if you want!

love from sweden
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Jul 17 2009 10:29 AM

just passing by to say hello...
Stargazer

Stargazer



Jul 8 2009 9:13 AM

hi pete, was it really 2002? argh...i'm getting old. but the concert was amazing! i'm looking forward for your tour and hope to see you again at the astra-stube in hamburg. cheers, martin the
The Tara Experiment

The Tara Experiment



Jun 30 2009 4:47 PM

Thanks for the add.
Cheers,
The Tara Experiment
WILDER GONZALES AGREDA

WILDER GONZALES AGREDA



Jun 18 2009 4:48 PM

Hello Pete!

watch these covers of THE DARKSIDE we did in a concert here in Lima 3 weeks ago..

Hope you like it..
Maybe we'll do a tribute gig...

Regards,

Wilder.





Khambrel

Khambrel Green



Jun 14 2009 12:50 PM

as a fan for about 10-12 years, you lurk in my subconscious. it's always a pleasure to pull you to the surface. i'm pleased to find out that you've begun creating again.

Pete, continuning success,
Khambrel
Visitation

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Stargazer

Stargazer



Jun 13 2009 12:22 PM

thanks for the add! youre still one of the best! hope to see you again in hamburg (its quite long ago). space regards, martin/sg!
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