For their 2013 album 'Isle Of Magic', Mop Mop still created their very own fantasy island with a soundtrack that was a mix of voodoo jazz, afro-funk and soul, but this sequel rather reminded yours truly of a science fiction story from the 1960s or 1970s (think: 'Were The Gods Cosmonauts?' by Von Däniken) including a wonderful cover illustration by Italian graphic designer Gianni Rossi, reminiscent of an Egyptian deity. Just like on 'Isle Of Magic', the Trinidadian poet Anthony Joseph also took care of most of the vocal parts on 'Lunar Love', but for the two final tracks Andrea Benini invited Nigerian-German Wayne Snow and the American Annabel Ellis. Using only vintage analog equipment, the entire album was recorded in studios in Berlin and Ravenna, and manages to enchant from the first notes of opener 'Alfa', an acoustic track in which only the dripping of water and the sound of Christoph Matenaers' hang drum can be heard. For the instrumental title track 'Lunar Love' and 'Adhara', Mop Mop mixed jazz and dub and 'Totem' and 'Spaceship: Earth' continue along the same lines, but, thanks to Anthony Joseph's spoken word vocals reminded us somewhat of the work of Gil Scott-Heron or The Last Poets. The synthesizer sound in 'Omega' unwittingly made yours truly think of Giorgio Moroder, and the vibraphone in 'Habibi' brought to mind Mulatu Astatke. Wayne Snow gave 'Supreme' a bit of an r&b vibe, but the instrumentation on steel drum and marimba also give the song a Caribbean touch. Downright fascinating album, Mop Mop can be rightfully proud of!