Celtic Cross is a seminal electronic supergroup consisting of Simon Posford (Hallucinogen, Shpongle), Saul Davies (James), and Martin Glover (Youth). Their primary work, the 1998 album Hicksville, stands as a cornerstone of the 'psychill' and 'downtempo' movements of the late 1990s.
The project represents a unique intersection of the UK's psychedelic trance scene and the broader alternative rock and dub landscapes. Posford's contribution is evident in the intricate, liquid sound design and rhythmic complexity, while Davies provides melodic guitar textures that ground the electronic elements in a more traditional rock framework. Youth, a legendary producer and bassist, infuses the work with a deep, dub-heavy foundation. Critically, the group is praised for avoiding the clichés of 'world music' while successfully integrating ethnic instrumental samples into a cohesive, modern electronic tapestry. They are a primary influence on the 'Ott' and 'Shpongle' sound, bridging the gap between ambient techno and psychedelic dub.
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