Age of the Machine is the electro-synth side project of Lee Maguire from the band Mercury Machine and, frankly, his nom de guerre says it all. This is a formidable, implacable, immovable entity, with a gridiron muscularity caged around clever configurations of intertwining melodies. Ascend evokes Harold Faltermayer’s legendary 80’s synth-pop soundtracks (Running Man, Top Gun etc) but stands assuredly beyond any lingering shadow that such works may cast, its rolling pulsating modulations mounting towards a climax of coldblooded efficacy.

-Louis Barabbas (freshonthenet.co.uk)

Ladies and gentlemen there are other worlds out there,distant planes and far away planets. One day we will live in outer space and our children will be safe,our lands unmolested and we will be at peace with each other. Listening to Starfall made me a believer,it gave me hope for all our tomorrows,in fact I would go as far as to say that it cheered me up,made me feel better about myself and kissed me on the cheek (face) with the power of a synth and drum machine-Corking! Age of the Machine is Lee Maguire from Manchester and he not only has a fine track record in the game he also knows how to charm you with his synth - layers of blissful 80's inspired key bending that build and build and then build a little more for good measure-Future retro synth gorgeousness.

-Johnno Casson (freshonthenet.co.uk)

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