The set opens with the revealing Exodus (Noah’s Ark 2001) - a song that tells story of the world’s population relocation to another planet due to Earth’s inability to sustain the human race any longer. Whilst the 2001 date in the title may have proved a bit premature somewhat, the song has no other flaws to speak off. Driven by an 80s style beat (as opposed to the more disco beat forays of yore) and Liz’s soaring vocals, Exodus is unleashed in a typical Boney M style. The appeal is immediate and over twenty years later still addictive. The story continues with Wild Planet pounding out its driving beat accompanied with eclectic vocals by newcomer Reggie.
Contrasting sharply with the harshness that is Wild Planet, Future World slowly permeates into being and then Liz begins - effortlessly the song raises itself above all the other tracks on this album with its positive message of a better world for all.
Where did you Go is a beautiful slow song that carries on with story of our intrepid former earthbound travellors..
Continuing with the slower pace, the title track, 10.000 Light years, pulsates and seems to yearn for something, yet it builds into a great track flowing easily between chorus and the saga telling verses. Once again it’s Liz that carries it off with her distinctive harmonies.
With I Feel Good and we are back to the more uptempo Boney M. A great albeit 80s sounding dance track that should have made it on the release schedule as a single.
Somewhere in the World, the first single (doubled with Exodus) from this album, is a slow sedate track, that certainly has aged rather well, once again thanks to Liz and her flawless vocals.
Living Like a Movie Star presents us with more great 80s Boney M and yet again the kudos go to Liz. She really does shine on this album.
A nice cover of the classic Dizzy is next up, another track that maybe should have been released as a single. Nice. Simple. Infectious.
Curiously the next track is Jimmy, which first saw the light of day on their 1981 album Boonoonoonoos. Slightly speeded up with a tad extra production gives this version the edge over its forerunner.
Reggie leads on the next track - Barbarella Fortuneteller. No-one on planet popland can quite tell silly stories like Boney M can and pull it off so well.
Catchy vocals with trademark chant-like chorus ensures that this track will stick in your mind longer than most. And this closes the last great Boney M album - it was all over so soon and so quickly - but it was all great.
Whilst Liz clearly and aurally obviously makes this album the classic it will become, it is Frank Farian who as always is the engine that powers 10.000 light years. Great production as always with a great choice of tracks.
