Rock/Review Space Angel - Abyssinia Sometime

Brighton four-piece space-rock and alt-pop band, blending soaring melodies, Floydian guitars, and big beats. Space Angel is known locally for spectacular shows with lasers, masks, storytelling, and smoke—lots of smoke.

“Abyssinia Sometime” by Brighton’s Space Angel is a dreamy, rock gem that effortlessly merges classic textures with a fresh melodic sensibility. Driven by producer and guitarist Christopher Rye—who also handles writing and vocals—the track unfolds like a surreal postcard from a place that doesn’t quite exist, or at least not on any map you’ll find.

From the first few bars, the song pulls you in with a warm, hook-laden melody that feels both familiar and otherworldly. Mellotron swells, vintage-sounding piano, and shimmering psychedelic guitar lines create a lush, transportive atmosphere, while Rye’s distinctly English vocals give the track a grounded, almost nostalgic charm. His voice—earnest, slightly weary—delivers lyrics that evoke disorientation, curiosity, and the beauty of being lost, both physically and emotionally.

Despite its whimsical title and dreamy sonics, “Abyssinia Sometime” isn’t aimless. Its tight structure and melodic clarity give it focus, while the layered instrumentation invites multiple listens. There’s a quiet sophistication here, reminiscent of early Bowie or late-’60s psych-pop, but with a modern sparkle.

It’s a song for those in between places—for when you're neither here nor there, but still moving. “Abyssinia Sometime” is strange, smart, and surprisingly comforting—a sonic detour worth taking.