Other Worlds by Alice SpaceDoll: A Psychedelic Trip Through Time and Sound
Yo, let’s get real here. Other Worlds by Alice SpaceDoll isn’t just another album—it’s a vibe grenade that smacks you in the face with its weirdly hypnotic mix of downtempo beats, ambient vibes, and New Wave nostalgia. Released back in 2012 from Australia (self-released under her own label because she’s out here doing the damn thing), this record feels like someone dumped a bucket of stardust on your headphones. And trust me, it sticks.
First off, props to Francis McKeon for the artwork—it's trippy as hell, setting the tone before you even hit play. But what really grabs you is how Alice wears every hat here: writer, producer, performer. She didn’t phone this one in; she built an entire galaxy outta soundscapes all by herself. Mad respect.
Now, onto the tracks. You gotta start with “From The Sky We Came”, which kicks things off like some alien transmission beamed straight into your brain. It’s got this slow-burning rhythm that creeps up on you until—BAM—you’re fully submerged in her cosmic soup. There’s something about the way those synths swell and recede, like waves crashing against the shore of your soul. I remember spinning this track late at night when insomnia was eating me alive, and suddenly it felt less lonely. Like, yeah, maybe we did come from the sky or whatever. Who knows? That’s the magic of it.
Then there’s “Celtic Angels”, and holy crap does this one slap differently. It’s softer but no less intense, layering these ethereal melodies over droning basslines that feel ancient yet futuristic at the same time. If angels were real—and Celtic ones at that—they’d probably jam to this while floating around Stonehenge. This tune stuck with me ‘cause it’s haunting without being sad, uplifting without being cheesy. It’s like taking a deep breath underwater and realizing you can actually breathe down there.
The rest of the album keeps the energy flowing, though not every track lands perfectly. Some songs, like “Untitled,” feel more like interludes than full-blown experiences. Still, even the weaker moments have their charm because they keep you guessing. Nothing predictable here, which is rare AF these days.
Here’s the kicker: listening to Other Worlds makes you wonder if Alice SpaceDoll knows something we don’t. Like, is she secretly channeling extraterrestrial frequencies through her music? Or is she just insanely talented? Either way, it works. By the end of the album, you’re left feeling kinda… weightless. Like reality shifted slightly while you weren’t looking.
So yeah, check this out if you’re into electronic stuff that doesn’t follow the rules—or if you just wanna hear what happens when someone decides to soundtrack humanity’s collective dreams. Oh, and hey—if aliens ever invade Earth, I’m putting my money on Alice SpaceDoll to negotiate peace. Something tells me she speaks their language fluently.
