Purson's sophomore release builds on all the main foundation bricks that were laid on the debut: hallucinogenic-inspired lyrics, sweet mellotron/synthesizer patterns and psychedelic melodies. It is apparent from the very beginning that a lot of emphasis has been placed on the band's sound - re-worked, refined and polished. In contrast to The Circle and the Blue Door, Desire's Magic Theater focuses mainly on spacey atmospheres rather than riff-driven tracks. This does not make this a bad album but its rather a matter of preference. From this release, I keep "Electric Landlady" for its foxy lady riff, "Sky Parade" for its Uriah Heep nostalgia, "Mr. Howard" and "Dead Dodo Down".
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