CHEMICAL REACTION by Galaxians

"A storming, potent, extremely direct return." CLASH

"Jammed with exuberant, celebratory disco anthems that showcase the classic diva reach of singer Emma Mason" **** MOJO

"A bullet-proof hit of sunshine. The joy that Galaxians bring is hard-fought and steeped in reality" NARC

"An unforgettable journey" God is In The TV

"Impeccable boogie-house revivalism from the Leeds favourites. 8/10" Norman Records

"For their second album, Chemical Reaction, Galaxians have stripped back the music and pumped up the vocals. Emma Mason's unstoppable voice elevates the group to a fully-formed musical act. This new LP is all about her.

Partly influenced by the post-disco output of Mel Cheren’s West End records, the congas and cowbell-spiced first single celebrates attraction in all its forms. The shorter Mama Ghetto Vogue edit of “Chemical Reaction'' is brought to life by Darren Pritchard, vogue dancer and mother of Manchester's House of Ghetto, who meets a neon wonderland in the electrifying video.

Elsewhere on the album, “Heartbreaker” champions female empowerment and personal freedom and classic disco themes like liberation, dancing, freedom and matters of the heart light up the album.

On the proto-house funk of "Fight For Love", where Emma flexes her vocal chords to jaw-dropping effect, a failing relationship is thrust into the spotlight. On the silky shuffle of after-hours jam "Work It Out", Emma croons about a lover, her voice cast in a softer, more subdued glow. "Heat of the City" sizzles with the essence of an urban summer—and is peppered with heart-stopping hand claps." April Claire Welsh

Tracklist

1.	Chemical Reaction	6:23

2.	Fight For Love	5:43

3.	Not The Money	5:33

4.	Don't Need U	6:03

5.	Heartbreaker	5:02

6.	Horizon	4:57

7.	Over It	4:05

8.	Work It Out	4:42

9.	Heat Of The City	5:23

10.	Chemical Reaction (Mama Ghetto Vogue Edit)	5:03

Credits

released June 26, 2020

Emma Mason - voice
Jed Skinner - synthesizers & programming
Matt Woodward - acoustic drums & programming

Additional musicians:

Sam Bell - percussion
Liam Kane - bass guitar
Jonathan Nash - guitar

All songs copyright Galaxians
Recorded and mixed by Ross Halden at Hohm Studio 2018 - 2020
Produced by Ross Halden & Galaxians
Mastered by Dave Cooley at Elysian Masters, Los Angeles
Artwork and layout by Luke Drozd
Lyrics by Emma Mason & Matt Woodward

Made with support from Help Musicians UK Do it Differently Fund and Music: Leeds.

*Please note tracks 07 and 10 do not appear on the vinyl version.

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