Daevid Allen

The (almost) classic Gong lineup returning on the super-eclectic "2032", which proved to be one of their finest achievements and a worthy successor to the 'Radio Gnome Invisible' trilogy, must have been a pleasant surprise for many a…

"Acid Motherhood," born from the fusion of three different but kindred bands under Allen's genius-slash-eccentric leadership, was a one-of-a-kind experiment in Gong's long and thrilling history.

With »Zero to Infinity«, Gong, under Allen's brilliant leadership, pulled off one of the most interesting achievements of their rich and varied career.

»Shapeshiter« was a surprisingly strong return of the 'real' Gong under Allen, who successfully blended their classic space rock approach with some more modern sonic touches and slick modern production.

With its occasional dance and house touches, "Gongmaison" was an unusual experiment in Allen's already wildly varied musical career, but the album is still stylistically diverse enough to deserve a more respected spot in the Gong…