One of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK's festival scene, Ozric Tentacles layer ambient & ethereal landscapes with freeform dub trips, incredible rave grooves & psychedelic progressive rock. It's an open exploration of music & the soul. 'The Hidden Step' is the ninth studio album by the Ozrics, released in 2000. It was their last to include bassist Zia Ahmad Geelani (except for the track 'Oakum 'on 'Spirals In Hyperspace') and drummer "Rad" (Conrad Prince). It was also the first Ozric Tentacles album that does not feature a cover by the artist Blim; the cover art, by guitarist Ed Wynne, features his cat, Pixel. The album has been remastered by Ed Wynne and is available on vinyl.