Piglets DDeep Forest are an intriguingly-named band who have just come to my attention thanks to the release of their debut album. A surreal ode to all things nuclear, it’s called DDeep in Time.

By Graeme Smith

DDeep in Time sits in the borderland between science and science fiction, drawing on the cosmos and earthly progress to tell an eclectic story over ten tracks. It marks a return to music after a twenty year absence for founder and composer Adam “Multi” Paluch. He is joined by songwriter Monika Paluch-Ferszt PhD, who provides the scientific knowhow.

The album opens with a short, eccentric and atmospheric Intro before launching into Nuclear Startup. A slow-burning track, we get plenty of electronic textures as the sense of wonder slowly grows before exploding into a psychedelic rock arrangement with echoing vocals. Together, the pair of tracks make an enticing welcome, especially for fans of Saucerful of Secrets-era Pink Floyd.

More Nuclear Fuel is a moody moment which brings with it soft, strummed guitar and a sense of weariness. Nuclear Fission Process sees the rock juddering back into life before we get some cosmic psychedelia and soaring vocals. I Need Moderator gives us delicate, plucked strings before developing into some sludgy rock. My Energy Transformation brings with it playful keys and percussion before hitting an ethereal groove. It’s a highlight.

I’ll Keep You Warm is a seven and half minute odyssey that takes its time developing before arriving at an expansive and dreamy groove. My Journey into Space gives us looping electronica, rousing bass and drums, and philosophical, spoken word vocals. Dark Quark of Space closes the album’s story with vibrant, funky farewell. We then get a bonus track in the form of the light and airy Prosiaczek.

DDeep in Time is clearly the product of passion and the combination of rock and science feels wonderfully unique. You can give the album a listen below.