Settle in for ‘Joyce of the Market’ a fascinating, enlightening prog metal odyssey from Polish rockers, ‘Transgalactica’

The father-son duo from Krakow, Poland have been crafting surreal rock anthems that delve deep into their roots and extend outward into the world at large. With ‘Joyce of the Market’, they look at the intertwined destinies of Poland and Ireland, showing us just how similar and apart they are in terms of their historical journey and future evolution.

This is a track loaded with deeper lyrical meaning. The title itself is a clever pun on how the Irish took their literary heavyweight Joyce and somehow turned all that torment into something the market could actually love.

We open on haunting, yet playful grand orchestral tones, leading into apocalyptic riffs and piercing, contemplative vocals. This a track best experienced along with its immersive, surrealistic music video – JOYCE OF THE MARKET

The opening lines, ‘You were once called the country of potato diggers, and most of your life was drinking and catttle raids…..’ offer a scathing reminder of just how the times were in Irish lands not too long ago. ‘Like Polish folk, you fought against your oppressor….Like Polish folk, you caught the patriotic virus.’ brings the narrative into greater focus.

‘Because you traded scotch for double Irish, you’re now tycoons of the western world……

And you hardened your tormented Joyce into….. Joys of the market!’ The chorus equips sardonically, “This is a track that will deeply intrigue and delight history buffs and scholars.

Musically, its a hauntingly brilliant. Sublty drawing from the Irish national anthem’s sound, they craft a provocative, droning, melodic foundation that keeps you rapt in attention throughout. The attention to detail is next level and its one that definitely rewards closer listening.

Transgalactica aren’t just quoting cliches though. They’ve had their time and roots in Ireland for sometime now and that givves them a deeper, more meaningful perspective on this.

The sharp, serious tones contrast brilliant with the angelic tones of the chorus, evoking just the response expected from the learning thse lessons in such a unique way.

Take a trip to “Joyce of the Market’ by Transgalactica on Spotify here: