Nic Potter - New Europe Rainbow Colours

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Review by Heather Stephens

New Europe Rainbow Colours: A Wild Ride Through Prog and Beyond Alright, buckle up. Nic Potter’s New Europe Rainbow Colours is one of those albums that doesn’t just sit in your playlist—it punches its way into your brain and refuses to leave. Released back in 2009 on Zomart Records, this UK-born beast blends rock, electronic vibes, prog wizardry, and even some New Age fluff. It’s like someone threw a bunch of genres into a blender and hit “puree.” And guess what? It kinda works. Let’s get real for a sec. The album kicks off with "Transquility" (or "Tranquility," depending on how drunk you were reading the tracklist). This tune hits hard—not because it’s loud but because it sneaks up on you. You think it’s gonna be all floaty and chill, but then BAM, David Jackson's saxophone comes outta nowhere and smacks you upside the head. It’s smooth yet sharp, like a velvet-covered dagger. You remember this track because it keeps you guessing. Just when you think you’ve got it figured out, it twists again. Classic prog move, but damn if it ain’t effective. Then there’s “Power of the Orient,” which sounds exactly like what you’d imagine from the title—big, bold, and dripping with attitude. Snowy White’s guitar work here is fire. Like, straight-up arson-level heat. Paired with Guy Evans’ drumming, this thing feels like riding a motorcycle through a thunderstorm. Chaotic? Sure. But also thrilling as hell. If you don’t feel your pulse quicken during this track, check your vitals—you might be dead. The credits are stacked too. Duncan Browne lays down some killer acoustic lines on “Robbie’s Theme,” while Molly Duncan adds soulful sax breaks elsewhere. And let’s not forget Nic Potter himself—he wrote, produced, AND performed most of this madness. Dude clearly had something to prove, and he did it without holding back. Now, here’s the kicker: Despite all the chaos, the album has moments where it slows down enough to let you breathe. Tracks like “Joys of Spring” and “Rain Forest Returns” bring a weird sense of calm after the storm. But honestly, they almost feel too mellow compared to the rest. Like, dude, we came for the wild ride, not the spa day. So yeah, New Europe Rainbow Colours isn’t perfect. Some parts drag, others feel overly ambitious. But isn’t that what makes it so great? It’s messy, unpredictable, and unapologetically itself. Kinda like life, right? And hey, here’s a random thought to end on: Listening to this album feels like eating an entire bag of sour gummy worms at once. Too much at times, sure, but holy crap, do you remember every single bite.

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Artist: Nic Potter
Album: New Europe Rainbow Colours
Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Power of the Orient5:04
New Europe47:06
Joys Of Spring1:49
Robbies's Theme2:01
Rain Forest2:24
Transquility3:15
Saturday Night in Piraeus5:53
Tranquility3:15
Joys of Spring1:49
Majestic Flight2:13
Power Of The Orient5:04
Flowing River4:02
Saturday Night In Piraeus5:53
Robbie's Theme2:01
Rain Forest Returns2:55

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Catalog Numbers

  • ZOM 003
  • VP484CD

Labels

Zomart Records

Listen online

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album
  • Limited Edition
  • Numbered
  • Reissue

Companies

RoleCompany
Marketed ByVoiceprint
Distributed ByVoiceprint
Phonographic Copyright (p)Zomart Records
Copyright (c)Zomart Records
Published ByCarlin Production Music

Credits

RoleCredit
Acoustic GuitarDuncan Browne (tracks: 4)
Artwork ByMoishe Moser
Composed ByNic Potter
ProducerNic Potter
DrumsGuy Evans (tracks: 2)
EngineerJustin Slade
FluteDavid Jackson (tracks: 1, 2, 6)
HornDavid Jackson (tracks: 1, 2, 6)
GuitarJohn Ellis (tracks: 4, 5), Snowy White (tracks: 1)
SaxophoneMolly Duncan (tracks: 6, 10)
ManagementJanine Folger
PaintingMoishe Moser
PerformerNic Potter
Photography BySue-Del

Notes

  • Painted Cover by Nick Potter
  • Limited Edition numbered to 50 pieces
  • Recorded in England 1991/92.
  • ℗ & © Zomart 2009
  • All tracks published by Destiny Music except tracks 2 & 8 published by M.C.P.S.
  • ℗ & © Zomart Records 1992
  • Tracks 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10 published by Carlin Production Music (U.K.)
  • Tracks 2, 6, 8, 9 published by M.C.P.S.
  • Total playing time 77.08
  • Manufactured in Austria

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 604388333523
  • Matrix / Runout: Sony DADC VP484CD 01
  • Other (Mastering SID Code): IFPI LY34
  • Other (Mould SID Code): IFPI AEW27
  • Barcode: 5 020522 300322
  • Matrix / Runout: ZOM-003 12 A1

About Nic Potter

Bassist, composer and painter. Born on October 18, 1951, in Wiltshire, England. Died on January 16, 2013 in London, England

Real Name

    • Nic Potter

Name Vars

  • Mozart
  • Mozart / Nic Potter
  • Mozart/Nic Potter
  • N. Potter
  • Nic
  • Nic \
  • Potter
  • Nic Potter/Blade
  • Nick Potter
  • Nik Potter
  • One Who Works With Hand In Clay

Aliases

  • Nic Mozart

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *New Europe Rainbow Colours* by Nic Potter is like a musical journey through different worlds. It blends prog rock, new age, and symphonic rock, creating this unique soundscape that feels both nostalgic and fresh. What’s wild is how many talented musicians contributed—like Snowy White on guitar and Molly Duncan on saxophone. Oh, and fun detail: the track "Saturday Night in Piraeus" even gives off this vibrant Mediterranean vibe, as if you're wandering through a lively Greek port at night. The artwork and painting were done by Moishe Moser, tying the whole thing together with a dreamy, colorful aesthetic. It’s not just an album; it’s an experience.