Peverse genius, expert knob twiddler and all round music visionary Richard James has released many classic tunes of multiple styles over the years, yet this, remains among his best ever.
Unlike Selected Ambient Works one, there are hardly any beats on this - and instead most of the tracks are a series of interesting trips through the echo chamber with some beautiful drones and tones to accompany you.
Yet despite the minimalist nature of the sounds here, the production means that you rarely get bored of these sounds. Also because they are so distinctive, they haven't dated at all really. Evocative of Brian Eno's work on Ambient 4 and also Music for Films, simple chord progressions build a series of thumbnail sketches.
The moods conjured range from euphoric and calming through to eerie, nocturnal and in one case downright terrifying. None of the tracks have titles and instead are represtned by picutres. Really though the need for titles is rendered meaningless by the lack of lyrics. Instead, just listen to the tracks and soak in the atmosphere.
If I have one criticism of this album it's simply that it's not very loud - it's an ambient album and as such it's not really one to put on before you go out. But it's one of those albums that even if you only play it twice a year, you'll be glad both times that you have it.
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You have got my interest - I want to listen to it. Maureen
Averilla 11.08.2005 20:42
Nice review I am glad you didn't fall into the trap of detailing every single track. Av
chainlynx 11.08.2005 17:52
I have this album too, and usually have it on as background music or when I really need to unwind - it's bordering on the 'industrial', but on the right side of ambient for my tastes. Good review, but if you dissect it a little and provide more information (I know it's hard with an album like this one) you'll get better ratings, but good show all the same :)
Disc 1 Cliffs Radiator Rhubarb Hankie Grass Mold Curtain Blur Weathered Stone Tree ... more
Domino White Blur Disc 2 Blue Calx Parralell Strips Shiny Metal Rods Grey Stripe Z Twig Window Sill Hexagon Lichen Spots Tassels White Blur 2 Match Sticks
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