Timeless

Zolar X | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 24, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Alternative Tentacles
• ASIN: B0002J488E
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #252,937 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Bands that didn't get their due when they were active are usually described as "flying below radar," but in the case of Zolar X, it's more accurate to say they soared above it -- that's where the trajectory of these Los Angeles glam aspirants was aiming. They were wrapped in a bubblegum cosmology that owed as much to Sid & Marty Krofft as it did to Ziggy Stardust, and they framed themselves with a unified "look" much like the Ramones would a few years later and a million miles away, Zolar X had stylish bleached locks accented with antennae, freakish space costumes and appropriately interstellar names like Zory Zenith and Ygarr Ygarrist. Zolar X were supreme space rock mythologists with one thumb out in the cosmos, hoisting a tattered "anywhere but here" sign hoping to hitch the next rocket flight to rock & roll superstardom. That they didn't become rock stars isn't a total surprise, Zolar's theatrical take on rock was fading from favor with the Los Angeles public in the light of disco's mirrored ball. Out of step with the times they may have been, but the songs collected on Timeless sound completely in tune with the high-energy rock continuum that inspired them in the first place. Stuck somewhere in the sticky carbonated hard rock of Sweet, Cheap Trick and even late- '70s, new wave- leaning Hawkwind, Zolar X riffs on space, space science, love in space, and more space on "Jet Star 19," "Test Tube Baby," "Plutonian Elf Story" and the brilliantly titled "I Pulled My Helmet Off (I'm Going to Love Her.)" Sure, they should have been bigger than the blip on L.A. nightlife than they were, but the world was not ready for Zolar X then, and most of the world still won't know what to think of them, but this return to earthly orbit should find a few more receptive ears. ~ Wade Kergan, Rovi

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Zolar X "Timeless", August 27, 2004

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Monger (CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Timeless (Audio CD)

After sometime of hearing a substandard bootleg CD of this,it was a delight to hear Zolar X in all their galactic glory.A band of legend in LA in the 70's,Zolar X wore their space suits and prosthetic ears wherever they went....a criminally neglected band,AT has rectified this by releasing "Timeless" in its remastered glory,with TONS of bonus tracks....how these guys were never huge is one of musics great mysterys,as the CD ROCKS HARD!A band totally devoted to their trip,it should not be missed by any fan of 70's hard rock/glam/protopunk....my pick for 2004! Monger Martian Marauder unit X-110030 Zolarian Space Commission

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you, Alternative Tentacles, December 11, 2004

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kate hannon (chicago, il usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Timeless (Audio CD)

Any band committed enough to wear antennae and full costume in public is worth a listen. I expected some run of the mill glam rock, but was VERY pleasantly surprised when I heard this; it's absolutely great. A little funny, a little pretentious, and definitely rocking. Fans of the Stooges, Bowie, Blue Cheer, et al. will love it.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Please Abduct Me!!!!, August 4, 2005

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Chelsea Doll (Hollywood, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Timeless (Audio CD)

Oh my goodness! This is a delicious delicious album!!! I saw them live at the Knitting Factory last week and they were unreal! This is a must have for any fan of luscious glitter rock!