The Plastic Spider Thing duo has been active over the last few years with strong ritual/sexual performances, often in relationship with Coil, who also endorsed their debut cd. "Astral Walk", released by the new-born Italian label Final Muzik, was actually conceived as a soundtrack for "Plastic Spider Thing Part XXII". This could explain the fact that the music is at times very static and repetitive, and one feels the lack of visuals; but as a whole, the 9 pieces, titled as orchestral movements, are intense enough to keep your attention focused. The cd begins with a rhythmic loop, first as light as dripping water ("Entrata Lentissima"), then gradually getting heavier like military drumming ("Marziale") - along the way, electronic patterns are added, reaching an ecstatic cosmic ambient symphony. From the fifth movement, the music changes quite drastically to dark, compressed techno electronica, with some natural references to post-"LSD" Coil. On these minimal beats is whispered a tribute to Soft Cell ("Macabre (Meet Murder My Angel"), and the dedication to Derek Jarman sort of closes the circle. Surely a complex and, at times, demanding release, with plenty of good sounds, but also some less focused and engaging moments.