Ian Boddy - Odyssey

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Review by Daniel Mojapelo

Album Review: Odyssey by Ian Boddy (1989) Alright, let’s dive into Odyssey by Ian Boddy. Released in 1989 under the UK-based label Surreal To Real, this electronic gem is a mix of New Age vibes and Berlin-School grooves. It’s like taking a sonic road trip through space and time—minus the rocket fuel. The album’s got seven tracks, but I’m gonna focus on two that really stuck with me. First up, “The Odyssey.” Man, this track feels like the soundtrack to some intergalactic journey you didn’t know you needed. With layers of synths (shoutout to Ian Boddy’s Roland gear) and subtle percussion from Tony Tuddenham, it builds slowly, kinda hypnotic, like watching clouds morph in the sky. What makes it memorable? It doesn’t rush. You can almost hear Boddy taking his time, letting the sounds breathe. It’s not trying too hard to impress—it just does. Then there’s “Amazonia.” This one hits different. Imagine walking through a dense jungle at night, except the jungle is made entirely of synth pads and drum machines. David Berkeley’s sampler work adds these lush textures that feel alive, while Boddy’s programming keeps things grounded but still dreamy. It’s weirdly cinematic—you could totally picture it scoring some obscure sci-fi flick. For whatever reason, this track always sticks in my head because it feels both ancient and futuristic, like a paradox wrapped in sound. The rest of the album? Solid all around. Tracks like “Chameleon” and “Masquerade” bring their own flavors, but they don’t hit as hard for me personally. Still, props to the whole crew—Gary Scott for the cover art, Mala Cabala for engineering, and everyone else who helped shape this thing. Reflecting on Odyssey, it’s wild how an album from 1989 still feels fresh today. Maybe it’s because we’re all secretly nostalgic for a future that never quite happened—the kind of world where albums like this ruled the airwaves. Or maybe I just have a soft spot for music that lets your mind wander off without holding your hand. Either way, give it a spin if you dig electronic stuff that leans more introspective than flashy. Oh, and hey—if you’re listening late at night, don’t be surprised if you start seeing spaceships outta the corner of your eye. Just sayin’.

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Artist: Ian Boddy
Album: Odyssey
Rating: 3.5

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
A Time Remembered5:01
Masquerade3:50
Chameleon6:10
The Odyssey8:50
Lammergeyer4:45
Amazonia9:30
Hyperion9:34

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Catalog Numbers

Real 098

Labels

Surreal To Real

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Formats

  • CD
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Companies

RoleCompany
Copyright (c)Ian Boddy
Recorded AtSomething Else Studios
Mixed AtProjects UK
Mastered AtSRT
Marketed ByC&D Compact Discs Services
Distributed ByC&D Compact Discs Services

Credits

RoleCredit
CoverGary Scott
EngineerMala Cabala
MusicianTony Tuddenham
PercussionTony Tuddenham
SamplerDavid Berkeley
SynthesizerDavid Berkeley
Synthesizer [Roland D550Ian Boddy
Roland MKS-30]Ian Boddy
Drum MachineIan Boddy
ProducerIan Boddy

Notes

  • Programmed entirely onto Atar 1040/Steinberg Pro24 at Something Else Studios (May-July '89).
  • Mixed to RDAT at Projects UK (Newcastle) August '89.
  • © 1989 Ian Boddy

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout: S REAL 098 01
  • Other (Mould Ring): 8
  • SPARS Code: ADD

About Ian Boddy

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Electronic artist from Newcastle whose role in the UK scene goes back as far as 1980. Throughout the 80's he released ambient and new-age works on various labels including his private label . In 1999 he founded the label which has released music from Robert Rich, Centrozoon, Mark Shreeve and others. He also is an accomplished producer and sound designer.

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *Odyssey* by Ian Boddy, released in 1989, is a hidden gem in the electronic music scene. It blends New Age and Berlin-School styles, creating a soundscape that feels both futuristic and timeless. What’s fascinating is how hands-on the production was—Boddy played nearly every role, from crafting beats on the drum machine to layering synths like the Roland D550. He even got help from friends like Tony Tuddenham for percussion and Gary Scott for the cover art. Tracks like "The Odyssey" and "Amazonia" transport listeners to another world, making it a true journey through sound.