Metal Review Best of 2011, Jeremy Witt
"...another hand-crafted platter of stoner-prog quality from a band that should have a record deal by now..." 12.21.2011
Metal Review Best of 2011, Zach Duvall
"This is great and all, quite so actually, but release a full length already would ya guys and gal?" 12.18.2011
Prolonged Spumesence, Metalireland
"Picked up this lot's self released CD's Alpha Centauri and Ghosts of Proxima Centauri on a whim recently from Black Tears. Their name and in the descriptive blurb immediately brought a hope to mind that they would be something akin to Slough Feg so I decided to take the plunge and splashed out the meager few quid for both releases. Have to say I'm not disappointed in the slightest with what I got. Both releases show huge promise. Especially "Ghosts..." which is much more together sounding stylistically. Not to dissimilar to Hammers of Misfortune or Slough Feg... Actually maybe they sit somewhere in between the two. They've got the slightly progressive vibe of HoM and the Lizzy-esqe twin guitar melodies of Slough Feg. I'm also hearing some AC/DC and Hawkwind in there in places too. The handmade packaging on both releases is a really nice touch also." 11.07.2011
The Ripple Effect
"Corsair aren't from England, they're from Virginia, and this is't 1979, but still, this is my NWOBHM demo tape. This is the gutter level rock band dropping their tape in my lap and my ears perking up and praising thanks. This is what it's all about." 10.17.2011
Cosmicmasseur, Concreteweb
"As soon as this 6-track record arrived at my door I found myself grinning from ear to ear and the beautifully handcrafted disc almost immediately found itself in my cd-player. Their previous 5-track CDEP Alpha Centauri was such a blast for me that I didn't want to leave the newborn offering unheard for a second longer. And yes as stated in the previous review, this is heartfelt music that I will never get tired of." 07.17.2011
Ed, Doomantia
" ...the second half of this album is where the real goods are. 'Centurion,' 'Orca' and 'Eyes Of The Gods' are exceptional tracks that push the envelope that little bit more as the band heads into within the realms of stoner-metal. The tracks are heavier overall and the music soars with excellent melodies and accomplished musicianship... if you want to hear something truly unique, it is hard to go past this... 7/10" 05.11.2011
Joel Steudler
"I wanted to offer my compliments on what is a fantastic album. Your musicianship is outstanding without being showy: detailed and intricate but not in any way lacking power. The meaty guitar tone may bellow with raw feedback but it never grows muddled and lets the endless flow of riffs and licks stick right in your head. This adventure rock journeys from genre to genre, easily navigating treacherous ground like an expert sherpa guiding listeners through timeless tracks. Thanks for writing such a cool album, keep up the great work!" 05.07.2011
JJ Koczan, The Obelisk
"Through the half-hour of material on Ghosts of Proxima Centauri, Corsair sound like a fast-maturing and technically proficient band of songwriters, working on a brew of riffy heaviness that's never too self-indulgent for its own good and never loses sight of the "rock" end of prog rock." 05.02.2011
Hellride Music Interview
"I love this band. From their brand of heavy music - a weird but compelling amalgamation of Slough Feg, Falcon and 70's FX-laden superheroes ELO - to the beautiful DIY printscreen on their custom-made CD packages, Corsair are one of the best surprises of the new decade, Their second album, Ghosts of Proxima Centauri sounds like the exact meeting point of when 70's Hard Rock met the first gleanings of Heavy Metal - aggressive, chocked full of dynamics, but tempered with a vintage, warm and fat tone. Hellride chats up guitarist and Corsair founder, Marie Landragin on how the band evolved from 13 piece Black Sabbath cover band to the eclectic genius it is today." 04.28.2011
Thomas Schoenbeck, Bloodchamber
"It's hard to find something here that isn't as it should be, because everything is solid, technically and compositionally speaking... and if you give the record enough room to unfold, Corsair is extraordinarily fun [again]." 04.23.2011
Jeremy Witt, Metal Review
"...[Ghosts of Proxima Centauri] capitalizes on the band's strengths whilst honing their sound to a sharper point. Now two EPs into their career, Corsair remains an uncovered gem in the rock world. I say again: why is this band still unsigned? 8/10" 04.11.2011
Zee Zee, My Global Mind
"One of the real special things about this band is that they really are hard to describe and manage to stand out with a bit of unique sound without having to resort to the overly weird stuff that a lot of other progressive bands attempt in a bid to stand out. Yes, it's definitely best described in a broad sense as progressive rock, but the raw sound, the tube sounds on the guitars, the dual guitar attacks, the earnest vocals and the overall vibe also lend themselves toward classic psychedelic rock and some of the longer musical passages are straight out of the space rock playbook, but take all of this and add a layer of fuzz and haze from the stoner rock arena and that takes us somewhere close to describing what this disc [Ghosts of Proxima Centauri] truly sounds like. 8/10" 03.31.2011
Chris Barnes, Hellride Music
"[Ghosts of Proxima Centauri] is a transition from the Classic Rock/Psychedelic sound of their past to one that harkens back to when Hard Rock was at the cusp of becoming Heavy Metal, but with their own unique 'Adventure Rock' twist. Cosair circa 2011 reminds me of what would occur if Slough Feg, Falcon and ELO (that's right, I said it - can't help but think of the great ELO with all the great FX and melody) united on a cosmic scale... Ghosts of Proxima Centauri is unique work I can't recommend highly enough - I mean, Slough Feg, Falcon AND ELO?? Get outta here! Great, unique sound, 'Adventure Rock' supreme!!" 03.25.2011
Craig Hartranft, Dangerdog Music Reviews
"Once again, Corsair delivers and they have found their groove: this is definitive stuff. Once again this disc is too short. It's time for a full-length LP, and some label should pick this band up. Strongly recommended: visit the links and buy Ghosts of Proxima Centauri. 4.5/5.0" 03.18.2011
Ray Dorsey, Ray's Realm
"As if these mofos weren't kick-ass enough on their first disc last year, they decided to go 'head and melt its' face with this brand new one. Thin Lizzy, Hawkwind, Sabbath (Bloody Sabbath era) and even Resistor rear their kick-ass heads on wondrous epics like "Orca." Yes, you need this!" 03.17.2011
Andrew Cedermark, Cville Weekly
"Good new discs are piling up on my good old desk, including a new one from the r'n'r slayers Corsair, called the Ghosts of Proxima Centauri EP. The disc picks up where its last, Alpha Centauri, left off, with shred-happy guitarists Marie Landragin and Paul Sebring dueling their through a tongue-in-cheek fantasy world. (That's why they're allowed to use titles like "Wolfrider," "Warrior Woman" and my favorite "Orca.") But this time, Corsair's expanded their sonic pallette; guitars shriek a little more hellishly, for one. And the bone dry production, gutteral low end, and double-tracked vocals keeps Corsair in the land where giants walk. Think ZZ Top, Thin Lizzy and, of course, Ozzy. Wait did I just hear a quintuple-tracked guitar?" 02.24.2011
Stephanie Marie Garcia, The Hook
"Where do you go after you've already blasted into outer space? After local prog-rockers Corsair released their debut record approximately one year ago, they immediately began pushing their boundaries..." 02.19.2011
John Ray's Top 20 of 2010, Metal Review
Corsair's first EP, Alpha Centauri, on John Ray's favorite EP's of the year list. 12.27.2010Zach Duvall's Top 20 of 2010, Metal Review
Alpha Centauri on Zach Duvall's EP's of the Year list. 12.21.2010John Brenner (Against Nature), Gearhead interview with Marie
"After your set back in July, I asked you (shamefaced!) to turn up the Marshall all the way and play a chord, so I could hear what it sounded like. My ears are still ringing! Do you ever turn everything up to 10 when you play?" 08.2010
Thomas Schoenbeck, Bloodchamber
"'Alpha Centauri' sounds as lovely as the cover... looks. Slightly "dusty" tones that have their roots in the 70's cater for a very pleasant and relaxing atmosphere... In general the songs are the exact opposite of a neck breaker, and just that makes the magic of CORSAIR. The two instrumental pieces have the same "bite" as the three with vocals. Calm but exciting pieces line up like on a pearl necklace and do not show any signs of weaknesses..." 2010
It is quite difficult to describe 'Alpha Centauri', as the deep structures offer many angles that seem to change constantly. Whoever likes the classical 70's structure combined with a skilled mix of hard rock, psychedelic rock, and spacerock should invest the laughable sum of $5 for this gem. I, myself, am already drooling about the next release of this band!" 2010
Sir Lord Doom, Hellion Records
"Well, these cool cats here are definitely unique. While they don't really care for innovations, they kick arse with their earthy, yet enchanting heavy rawk sound you'd remember hearing from your father or elder brother's record collection from the 70s. It's that original, no carboned retro copy crap. They do twin guitar duels mixed with powerful boiling chords, just to make your mind go up in smoke. Technically this is overwhelmingly exact while being completely relaxed. The feeling overall is beautiful, you have some mystical passages, some cool, earthy melodies and lots of kicking heavy moments. For all who love the originals and new acts such as OGRE and FALCON shall grab this smoker!" 2010
Russ Cardona, Peacedogman
"From the vintage yet clean and clear production to the scorching guitar work of Paul Sebring and Marie Landragin, it was the first time in a long time that I felt myself not wanting to change a thing about what I'd just heard... To all fans of classic rock and AOR out there, take note: You've just found your new favorite band." 2010
John Ruscher, Cville Weekly
"Combine Black Sabbath, Thin Lizzy, and Robert Heinlein and you get Corsair, one of the most rocking bands in town. The Sabbath part makes perfect sense, as the band originally spawned from the annual local tribute act, Mass Sabbath. A nod to Thin Lizzy isn't hard either, since guitarists Marie Landragin and Paul Sebring play dueling leads comparable to those rockers. The Heinlein tie-in reaches a little further, but refers to the band's lyrical direction: a fascination with science fiction spacescapes." 2010
Stephanie Garcia, The Hook
"Along with an eye to sharp and compelling story-telling, Corsair adds in an obvious jolt of guitar-shredding, genre-meshing talent... the group's debut EP is a polished, harmony-driven nod to 1970's psychedelic metal yet Alpha Centauri's greatest strength comes from its wide range of melodic allusions, from a gospel-esque chorus to stripped-down baroque strains." 02.15.2010
Ray Dorsey, Raysrealm
"Without a doubt, CORSAIR's "Alpha Centauri" is the biggest out-of-left-field surprise of the year so far. But don't think my admiration stops there. It may also be early 2010's best overall..." 2010
JJ Koczan, The Obelisk
"Alpha Centauri is done in under a half-hour, but it's more than enough time to see and understand Corsair are onto something with their developing sound. As they blend pieces of classic prog, space and stoner rocks, they're only going to find out the result of combining these elements is an approach all their own." 2010
John Ray, Metal Review
"It really is the complete package and Alpha Centauri's familiarity is a function of being sincerely and deeply rooted in loyalty to heavy rock's golden age. That is to say, Corsair's first EP is a no-brainer for anybody with a soft spot for that era's enduring sound. 8.2/10" 3.27.2010
Nightwatcher's House of Rock
"Influenced by Sabbath, UFO, Wishbone Ash, King Crimson, Deep Purple and other 70's heavyweights, one will also hear elements of Bowie, the space rock of Hawkwind and even 80's NWOBHM legends Diamond Head in the mix, all spearheaded by the twin guitar leads of Paul Sebring and Marie Landragin, who combine in the spirit of such hallowed teams as Gorham/Robertson or Tipton/Downing of old." 2010
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