Archive for the ‘Ambient’ Category
Friday, May 16th, 2008
Self-described as Ambient with lots of words, Miasma comes out swinging on perhaps his best album to date. Miasma Emit 1195 isn’t so much a record, as a great effort at dragging you into another world. While no new Miasma album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 1995 tour in Africa. Great Ambient right here!
Pleiades - This one is what it is: a powerful, primal invitation to love. Settled Storm have really caught my ear and imagination. After about the third Hindsight listen through, I began to believe this song is Miasma’s essence. It’s very catchy and easy to get into which is what you want in a song. Pigment Stellae - For me, this is the best of the album. A fantastic track full of wonder. Miasma is a fine track on any terms.
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Monday, May 5th, 2008
Ibiza-Volumen 02 carries a very emotional theme throughout the album. There were many famous songs of Cafe Del Mar available. While no new Cafe Del Mar album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 1995 tour in North America. I Love Ibiza-Volumen 02 from start to finish!
Tarenah (Chill Mix; Psychedelic Research Lab) is the albums biggest surprise. A great put together song. Although Easter Song (A Man Called Adam with Eddie Parker) is very melodic it is far from sad. Entre Dos Aguas (Paco De Lucia) is so unique, as each one of the songs is. This song stands out greatly from the others. Sabor De Verano (The Way Out West Mix; Jose Padilla) - This one has a powerful beat and a good melody. You can find feelings on this piece of art. (The Making of…)Jill (Mark’s and Henry’s) the elegant and beautiful song on the album is hard to describe. It is succeeded by an outstanding track, however: Everyboy Loves The Sunshine (Ramp), which shows, blatantly, how much Cafe Del Mar has evolved as a singer. Feel good (Deadbeats) is perfect. It took me a little time but I ended up loving Blinky Blue Eyed Sunrise (The Metaluna Mutant). This song has very few things relative to that of it’s predecessor.
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Friday, May 2nd, 2008
‘Strange Cargo Hinterland’ kicks the album off with a blast of pure pop energy. This album has some very good songs like The Last Dream Of Lucy Mariner and Hinterland. Strange Cargo Hinterland is an amazing album, racked with beauty.William Orbit is one of my favourite bands of all time.
Hinterland on Strange Cargo Hinterland is solid and easy to listen to. Strong percussion and poignant lyrics of this track really gets under your skin. This is the kind of song I think of when I think of William Orbit. The Name Of Wave is a song you cannot help but think about at odd moments in your day. Simply the finest work ever from this multi-talented singer. This song may be the most meaningful. William Orbit has created something that grabs you by the heart and gets you moving. This track is possibly the biggest guilty pleasure on Strange Cargo Hinterland. It’s so catchy, it’s amazing. If you are a William Orbit fan, you will love She Your Name. This track is nearly perfect if not perfect.
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Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
This disc has all of the essential Robert Rich and Brian Lustmord classics. After debuting at No. 1 last week, Robert Rich and Brian Lustmord’s album Stalker falls to No. 2 with 474,000, a sales slide of 95%. After seeing Elemental Trigger, I had to have a good Robert Rich and Brian Lustmord CD. Stalker constantly brilliant.
Lyrics of Synergistic Perceptions are precise and evocative. I like Hidden Refuge because it’s extremely catchy and has awesome drumming. This track makes my mind whirl and vibrate with flowing energy. It is succeeded by an outstanding track, however: Omnipresent Boundary, which shows, blatantly, how much Robert Rich and Brian Lustmord has evolved as a singer. From the moment you listen to Undulating Terrain you’re hooked. A Point Of No Return - I just love it.
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Monday, April 28th, 2008
Knowoneness is an amazing album, racked with beauty.Electric Skychurch had quite a long carriere and they made many hits. Self-described as Ambient with lots of words, Electric Skychurch comes out swinging on perhaps his best album to date. Last Hot Album by Electric Skychurch
Creation is such a gorgeous and optimistic song that things can get just better. River Conscience is really a nice song to relax and listen too. Although Hipgnosis is very melodic it is far from sad. Limp is an incredible song that has everything it needs to be another favorite track. Strong percussion and poignant lyrics of this track really gets under your skin. Voice of Electric Skychurch in Caravan is honest and guitar work is subtle and poignant. It’s very catchy and easy to get into which is what you want in a song. Don’t judge Knowoneness on the first listening.
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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008
This is one of the best Cd’s Voice Of Eye has dropped to date. There is no doubt that Voice Of Eye has talent and Transmigration is great.There is so much to love about Voice Of Eye, starting with incredible harmonies, songwriting chops and stellar stage presence. Transmigration is the best essence of Voice Of Eye.
So much energy, so exciting a sound.Sirens (Bardo Ii) - isn’t quite as powerful vocally, but has a beautiful melody. Tempest has to be one of the most beautiful tracks on the entire album. After you’ve listened to Garden Of Earthly Delights, most everything else can’t hold up and is second rate. The song feels complete.
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Thursday, April 17th, 2008
I think this is best Ambient album. After seeing Tattva Viveka, I had to have a good Mathias Grassow CD. When you buy a Mathias Grassow album, you know exactly what you’re getting! IT makes me wanna dance!
Celtic Moon is just simply stunning. Truth Insight makes a person feel amazing. This song is like perfectly aged vintage bordeaux wine not a tequila shot.
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Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
Freefloater carries a very emotional theme throughout the album. Since completing 1995’s ‘Elapse’, The Higher Intelligence Agency fulfilled their contract with Architecture Label and where under no obligation to release another album. I am not a real Ambient music type of person, but i have to admit ‘Freefloater’ really is amazing. Overall, I would highly recommend Freefloater CD.
Hubble is another favourite of mine. Fleagle is a great song for a cosy night in when it’s cold and wintry outside. The Higher Intelligence Agency has created something that grabs you by the heart and gets you moving. Skank very upbeat. Tortoise - To me, this is the best song on the Freefloater. Nice and different song. Pinkgreen is really the reason why I recommend buying Freefloater. What sets U.h.i. apart is The Higher Intelligence Agency’s innovative and organic way of creating atmospheres. I love the melodic melody of Taz and to this day it makes me feel good.
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Sunday, March 23rd, 2008
Nani Nani really suprise for me from Dekoboko Hajime and Yamantaka Eye. There is no doubt that Dekoboko Hajime and Yamantaka Eye has talent and Nani Nani is great.After debuting at No. 1 last week, Dekoboko Hajime and Yamantaka Eye’s album Nani Nani falls to No. 2 with 935,000, a sales slide of 67%. It is very exciting!
Test Tube has a fun tempo. Outside of the singles, my favorite song on Nani Nani is Thank You For Not Thinking. Pulp Wars without a doubt is the standout song of Nani Nani. A fantastic track full of wonder. Laughing Eskimo is the albums biggest surprise. Damascus is kind of track that compels you to skip back and drink it in one more time before moving on through Nani Nani. The sound of Yoga Dollar is difficult to describe, as it seems to squirm in a sensual manner, unlike anything ever created. Propolution is such a excellent and optimistic song that things can get just better. It’s so catchy, it’s amazing. Dekoboko Hajime and Yamantaka Eye allows each song to breathe and flourish. Simply the finest work ever from this multi-talented singer.
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Saturday, March 15th, 2008
While no new Wongraven album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 1995 tour in Europe. I think this is best Ambient album. Self-described as Ambient with lots of words, Wongraven comes out swinging on perhaps his best album to date. If I may, I suggest “Fra Fjelltronen”. That one song is amazing!
No Wongraven song has come close to capturing my attention as Tiden Er En Stenlagt Grav did. Over Odemark (3:11) Not one of my favorites, but for a lot of people this is one of their best songs. It’s very catchy and easy to get into which is what you want in a song. Det Var En Gang Et menneske great lyrics, dark, deep, angry and cool.
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Saturday, March 15th, 2008
This -song debut EP shows the promise that Sophia has. I am not a real Ambient music type of person, but i have to admit ‘Journey Into Love’ really is amazing. This disc has all of the essential Sophia classics. Check it every song is worth the money for the Journey Into Love CD!
Heal Me With Your Love (3:23) - awsome. Fill Me (3:29) Not one of my favorites, but for a lot of people this is one of their best songs. In The Temple Of My Heart is an upbeat song with a constant snare hit. It’s a great pleasure to listen to I Open My Heart To You from the beginning to the end. The Wedding Blessing - A strong beat. One of the more genuine-sounding songs is Prayer Of St. Francis. I Am Sustained is, without a doubt, my favorite song, ever. Contemplation Chant as a highlight of Journey Into Love contains a ton of excellent melodies. Blessings Upon You is a song to enjoy for years to come.
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Friday, March 7th, 2008
After debuting at No. 1 last week, Bill Laswell’s album Silent Recoil: Dub System One falls to No. 2 with 717,000, a sales slide of 97%. six years ago, Bill Laswell briefly lived up to their terrific name, with an insanely addictive hit single called “Sombre Stream”. When you buy a Bill Laswell album, you know exactly what you’re getting! To me Bill Laswell is the best ever.
This track is a fabulous selection of easy listening, suitable for any age, taste or occasion. This track is just fantastic from start to finish.
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Friday, March 7th, 2008
This is one of greatest albums of Mathias Grassow. After debuting at No. 1 last week, Mathias Grassow’s album Ambience falls to No. 2 with 392,000, a sales slide of 93%. Mark I. has compared writing for Mathias Grassow’s new album to that on ‘Ambience’ - but has declared the lyrics will be even more terrifying. Enjoy the show.
This is one of those tracks that should not be judged after the first hearing. Kenosis which is my favorite is a truly Mathias Grassow sounding song. Listening to Nightveil you can hear that Mathias Grassow has still amazing chemistry with band members. Selina is simple, dignified and effective, Mathias Grassow refusing to over-emote, and demonstrating that less is more. I hope to keep hearing Mathias Grassow works for a long time to come. (Famine Road To) Port is a astounding sing-along.
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Monday, March 3rd, 2008
I think this is best Ambient album. I am not a real Ambient music type of person, but i have to admit ‘Orbus Terrarum’ really is amazing. This compilation contains all of the biggest hits by The Orb. Smart music for smart people.
One of the more genuine-sounding songs is Plateau. I have all of The Orb’s tracks and Oxbow Lakes is probably the most his introspective effort. Montagne D’or (Der Gute Berg) stands out to me for its audacious melody and sheer beauty. Overall a nice softer song. I like the agression and power of Occidental. Slug Dub is the albums biggest surprise.
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Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
I am not a real Ambient music type of person, but i have to admit ‘Global Chillage’ really is amazing. For older fans Global Chillage will put a massive smile accross your face. There is no doubt that The Irresistible Force has talent and Global Chillage is great.Global Chillage - another great offering from The Irresistible Force.
The sound of Downstream is difficult to describe, as it seems to squirm in a sensual manner, unlike anything ever created. I loved Moonrise the first time I heard it. This track is just a stunning masterpiece. This is one of those songs that musicians strive to write and create. This song could easily nestle itself onto the world top playlists. Manfesto is a song you cannot help but think about at odd moments in your day.
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Sunday, February 24th, 2008
Bohren and Der Club Of Gore had quite a long carriere and they made many hits. I am not a real Ambient music type of person, but i have to admit ‘Midnight Radio’ really is amazing. After seeing Midnight Radio, I had to have a good Bohren and Der Club Of Gore CD. Great Ambient right here!
All of songs on Midnight Radio and have something to say letting alone Midnight Radio. It’s such an underrated song. Midnight Radio is a bit different from Bohren and Der Club Of Gore stereotypical stuff. In Midnight Radio Bohren and Der Club Of Gore is at his best.
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Wednesday, February 20th, 2008
Since Steve Roach last CD (Kiva) on Discipline Global Mobile back in 1995, I have felt a massive void in my life. Since completing 1995’s ‘Passage One’, Steve Roach fulfilled their contract with Discipline Global Mobile and where under no obligation to release another album. Now signed to Steve Roach’s Discipline Global Mobile, the title track from second album “Kiva” leads Steve Roach’s back-to-school campaign. Check it every song is worth the money for the Kiva CD!
East Kiva: Calling in the M… which is my favorite is a truly Steve Roach sounding song. I was truly moved when I heard Passage Two. This track is almost perfect, instrumentals and vocals combine awesomely. One listen to the sheer beauty of Passage Three was all I needed. After about the third West Kiva: Sacrifice, Prayer.. listen through, I began to believe this song is Steve Roach’s essence. Passage Four makes a person feel marvelous. North Kiva: Trust and Remember is a great song to contemplate the modern music and what it really is all about. The Center great lyrics, dark, deep, angry and cool.
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Thursday, February 7th, 2008
It’s natural for Richard Bone to take a stab at ‘Vox’ considering her long-professed love for D’ZRT. Since Richard Bone last CD (Vox Orbita) on Domino Records back in 1995, I have felt a massive void in my life. Now signed to Richard Bone’s Domino Records, the title track from second album “Vox Orbita” leads Richard Bone’s back-to-school campaign. Vox Orbita album is a scorcher!
Noble is the album’s biggest hit, I think. St. Peter’s Portal - A classic Richard Bone track. Red Hot Engine is perfect and different song. In Vox full palet of sound is used by Richard Bone to accentuate the presentation. This is one of those songs that musicians strive to write and create. Music of In The Shadow Of Rain is gentle, never overbearing. This track is possibly the biggest guilty pleasure on Vox Orbita. I like to sing along with Rebirth Of Eve, though I mess up the lyrics sometimes. Simple and heartfelt closing track Anastasia Says closes Vox Orbita on a high note. Get Vox Orbita and turn on Vox if you are going to sip your wine late at night. I believe The Demon Angel is one of the most astounding, heartfelt songs ever written. After about the third El Gato Negro listen through, I began to believe this song is Richard Bone’s essence.
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Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
When you buy a Pain Killer album, you know exactly what you’re getting! There is no doubt that Pain Killer has talent and Execution Ground is great.’Execution Ground’ kicks the album off with a blast of pure pop energy. Great Ambient right here!
Overall a nice softer song. Pashupatinath is the most memorable and marvelous. Charming song, great melody. Parish Of Tama (Ambient) (19:15) Not one of my favorites, but for a lot of people this is one of their best songs.
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Tuesday, February 5th, 2008
Novelty Waves carries a very emotional theme throughout the album. Novelty Waves is an amazing album, racked with beauty.It has been fifteen years Biosphere’ last studio CD, “Novelty Waves” which won MTV Music Awards and was nominated for album of the year. Novelty Waves is the best essence of Biosphere.
This song has very few things relative to that of it’s predecessor. Aedena Cycle Ambient Mix is simple, dignified and effective, Biosphere refusing to over-emote, and demonstrating that less is more. Aedena Cycle Mix is nothing short of a modern masterpiece.
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Friday, February 1st, 2008
Shining By The River Collections Vol. 1 is an amazing album, racked with beauty.There is so much to love about Richard Burmer, starting with incredible harmonies, songwriting chops and stellar stage presence. It has been one years Richard Burmer’ last studio CD, “Shining By The River Collections Vol. 1″ which won CMT Music Awards and was nominated for album of the year. Shining By The River Collections Vol. 1 is the best essence of Richard Burmer.
No Richard Burmer song has come close to capturing my attention as Across The View did. The song feels complete. Richard Burmer breathes new life into the music in Magellan. This track is nearly perfect if not perfect. Willow Song is possibly the best song Richard Burmer has come up. There is astounding mix of music in Downstream. This track is just a stunning masterpiece. Voice and instruments in Turning To You complement each other. What sets Walking Summer To Sleep apart is Richard Burmer’s innovative and organic way of creating atmospheres. The Turn Again gives taste of what makes Richard Burmer special as a musician. Walking The Icons is so unique, as each one of the songs is. This track, in particular, has the kind of undeniably catchy flavor.
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Wednesday, January 30th, 2008
You need to listen The Lanzarote Concert. It’s really cool. Great album The Lanzarote Concert - just must listen it! Mathias Grassow is work hard for The Lanzarote Concert. To me Mathias Grassow is the best ever.
You can find feelings on this piece of art. Anderswelt I is a very good song maybe surprisingly better than you at first might’ve imagined. I listened to the opening track Tattva Viveka and liked it a lot. Music of Celtic Moon is gentle, never overbearing. Truth Insight stands out to me for its audacious melody and sheer beauty. Ham El Khior without a doubt is the standout song of The Lanzarote Concert.
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Monday, January 28th, 2008
Nowhere is this more so than on their re-working of Banco De Gaia on ‘Last Train To Lhasa (Radio Edit)’. There is so much to love about Banco De Gaia, starting with incredible harmonies, songwriting chops and stellar stage presence. Last Train To Lhasa (Single) one of my best. I greatly enjoyed this CD.
Last Train To Lhasa (Original Version) is one of the more up-tempo songs on Last Train To Lhasa (Single). Vocal harmonies in this track are great and song structure is just right.
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Thursday, January 24th, 2008
Emphasis one of my best. I guess you need to listen Emphasis as soon as possible. While no new Pegasus album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 1995 tour in Asia. Emphasis is the best essence of Pegasus.
Everest is maybe the best thing the group’s ever done. This is the kind of song I think of when I think of Pegasus. What sets Karakorum apart is Pegasus’s innovative and organic way of creating atmospheres. Stonehenge - isn’t quite as powerful vocally, but has a beautiful melody. It took me a little time but I ended up loving Macchu Picchu. Angkor Welt - is a breath or fresh air compared to many previous songs of Pegasus. Meteora is nothing short of a modern masterpiece. Arecibo is one of the most beautiful songs ever to grace my stereo. Emphasis Part I-I is a striking and quite long song. Obelisk - A nice song.
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2008
On Bbc Radio 1 album, The Future Sound Of London have renewed their membership in the ‘if it ain’t broke…’ school of songwriting. Nowhere is this more so than on their re-working of The Future Sound Of London on ‘Essential Mix 1′. While no new The Future Sound Of London album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 1995 tour in Europe. To me The Future Sound Of London is the best ever.
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Tuesday, January 15th, 2008
Steve Roach and Solitaire is work hard for Fearless. Self-described as Ambient with lots of words, Steve Roach and Solitaire comes out swinging on perhaps his best album to date. Nowhere is this more so than on their re-working of Steve Roach and Solitaire on ‘One Small Step’. Fearless album is in perfect progression from Steve Roach and Solitaire!
Tribes is possibly the most mysterious and inexplicable track Steve Roach and Solitaire ever produced. Eclipse is pretty funky and mellow. What sets Soleil apart is Steve Roach and Solitaire’s innovative and organic way of creating atmospheres. A great put together song. Awakening is one of the most beautiful songs ever to grace my stereo.
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Wednesday, January 9th, 2008
It’s natural for Runes Order to take a stab at ‘The Blade (I See The Only Way)’ considering her long-professed love for No Mercy. Runes Order’s debut, ‘The Land Of Silence’, does not fit easily into one genre. There is no doubt that Runes Order has talent and The Land Of Silence is great.Unappreciated gift to Ambient
Theme I - A catchy, upbeat tune. Album opener Ombre is a bright, upbeat ditty. I listened to the opening track Metamorphosi and liked it a lot. Tears In The Snow is a song that definitely grows on you and becomes an album favorite. If you are a Runes Order fan, you will love Free (For Romix). New Golden Age (Is Coming) rocked my world when I popped it into my car stereo. In The Land Of Silence Runes Order is at his best. There is gorgeous mix of music in White Planet. The Land Of Silence couldn’t start better than with the up up-beat title track Addio.
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Thursday, December 27th, 2007
Now signed to Alan Lamb’s Catbird Records, the title track from second album “Primal Image” leads Alan Lamb’s back-to-school campaign. On Primal Image album, Alan Lamb have renewed their membership in the ‘if it ain’t broke…’ school of songwriting. Since completing 1995’s ‘Primal Image’, Alan Lamb fulfilled their contract with Catbird Records and where under no obligation to release another album. Primal Image is what good Ambient should be.
Simply the finest work ever from this multi-talented singer.
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Wednesday, December 26th, 2007
Lead single “Shiva Descending” and “Illumination” start with near-whispers before kicking into giddily catchy, fuzz box-driven hollered hooks. I guess you need to listen All Our Ancestors as soon as possible. This is one of greatest albums of Tuu. Tuu is one of my favourite bands of all time.
Illumination is perfect and different song. Rainfall makes a person feel amazing. This song has very few things relative to that of it’s predecessor. The opening track House Of The Waters is very much like you would expect from other albums. All Our Ancestors is a great song to contemplate the modern music and what it really is all about. Triple Gem Of Wisdon - A classic Tuu track.
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Wednesday, December 26th, 2007
IF YOU LIKE ALL Pete Namlook and Tetsu Inoue’S SONG GO FOR IT! This is one of greatest albums of Pete Namlook and Tetsu Inoue. It’s a brave and brilliant refocusing of Pete Namlook and Tetsu Inoue energies, virtually a rebirth. You need to listen 62 Eulengasse right now
xxxx is the first taste of the new album.
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Monday, December 24th, 2007
I am not a real Ambient music type of person, but i have to admit ‘G Spot’ really is amazing. I think this is best Ambient album. G Spot one of my best. I love G Spot so much, i’ve been crazy about Speedy J ever.
This is the most melodic ambitious and satisfying track in G Spot. The sound of Ping Pong is difficult to describe, as it seems to squirm in a sensual manner, unlike anything ever created. Fill 25 has a fun tempo. All of songs on G Spot and have something to say letting alone Lanzarote. In The Oil Zone the light shines equally on lyrics, vocals and instrumentation. Treatments - This one is lively and fun. Fill 17 is perhaps one of the best tracks of the past decade. G Spot - A catchy, upbeat tune. You have to get essence of the Grogono’s power, to truly understand this masterpiece.
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Thursday, December 20th, 2007
‘Room 39′ kicks the album off with a blast of pure pop energy. On the Latvia charts, superstar Runes Order’s career stalled before it left the starting gate. Room 39 CD - one of the best in Ambient. If you love Runes Order as much as I do, then Runes Order Room 39 is the CD for you!
Free Your Mind Pt.2 one of the best in my collection. This song has very few things relative to that of it’s predecessor. This track is a great song that still never gets old. Will You Find The Aeternal Light? Pt.3 great lyrics, dark, deep, angry and cool.
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Tuesday, December 18th, 2007
It’s a brave and brilliant refocusing of Mathias Grassow energies, virtually a rebirth. Mathias Grassow’s debut, ‘The Lanzarote Concert CD1′, does not fit easily into one genre. This disc has all of the essential Mathias Grassow classics. The Lanzarote Concert CD1 constantly brilliant.
Anderswelt I is a great song to contemplate the modern music and what it really is all about. Some of the arrangements found on The Lanzarote Concert CD1 are surprisingly edgy.
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