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A well-hidden gem

Daniel Osiecki | Seattle, WA | 07/16/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album is simply beautiful. It occupies that grey area between ambient grooves and downtempo house, perfect for just about any night when you want to relax, but not to silence.



Much like the short and nearly poetic titles they bear, each track is simple but unique. The artists have cleverly stuck with a minimum of samples and patches, instead working with flow and measured groove to get back to the goal of something relaxing.



Now, this isn't what I'd play at a party - most of the tracks can easily get lost behind the slightest background noise. However, this is presently my favorite album for the single-digit hours with a very few friends or alone.



Also, if you've been to Japan, some of the samples and lyrics will make you feel nostalgic. The sounds of the eki and densya in several of the tracks makes me miss Tokyo every time I hear them.



One final caveat - this CD isn't very forgiving of poor-quality speakers or headphones that lack bottom-end. You won't enjoy this one bit on your earbuds, but it will make you happy you bought that nice stereo."

Simply Awesome

Charles Richards | Encinitas, CA USA | 06/29/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Multilayered grooves of the best ambient music I've heard.

Consciousness raising journeys of melody and rhythm that

satisfy from beginning to end. Everyone I've played it for loves it.

Highly recommended.

Chas"