Mixerr Album Reviews #1,747

The Terraplane - Arrives EP is an album where hard rock meets psychedelic rock. A few touches of progressive rock are added here and there. Terraplane seems to have been inspired by the sound of Blue Oyster Cult when they had recorded this EP. Some of the songs on this album sound very similar to Blue Oyster Cult such as Secret Treaties and Jack The Ripper.

This album was released on vinyl in 1981. Their album on vinyl is difficult to find and has risen in monetary value as is the case with many indie rock bands from the 1980s.


Jack The Ripper begins with an instrumental driven by electronic synths from a keyboard. At the 15 second mark in the song, Johnnie G tells us, “My name is John but you can call me Jack The Ripper.” Johnnie G uses a faux British accent when talking and signing. The song is similar to what you would from the new wave of British heavy metal.

You won’t see him with your happy head. You won’t see Jack The Ripper on a sunny day. Jack The Ripper can only be seen at night. He’s got something you really oughta see. Screaming makes it much better for him. Hey, lady. He’s coming for you. So you better scream. Watch out!


Legs is a short instrumental skit which begins with finger snapping. The song has a bluesy feel although the upright bass gives off a jazz vibe. Terraplane pays home to the blues on Legs.

Now the song Legs should have been placed at the end of this EP rather than being the second song after Jack The Ripper. The song Legs would have calmed down the mood for this album if it was placed as the very last song for Terrplane’s EP.

The song has a soothing climax which does not throw the listeners under the bus as there is no elements of suspense or mystery. Legs does not end up in a cliffhanger leaving the listener(s) to wonder what happens next as the song has an upbeat but soothing mood.


Secret Treaties is a Blue Oyster Cult inspired song driven with an edge of hard rock. The song is similar to what you would from the new wave of British heavy metal.

Secret Treaties kicks off the song with an electric guitar playing some mean distorted musical notes which turn quickly into hard rock. A touch of electronic music is thrown into the mix.


Sexual Fantasy starts off with an upbeat drum solo which quickly turns into an ensemble of bass and electric guitars. Of course the tempo gets upbeat at a quick pace. The song is similar to something you would hear or expect from Van Halen. 

I rate this EP, 4/5****!