[alyasa]

From what I have heard so far, a wonderful album, well worth the listen... Not much filler here, the music is impecabbly rendered, as should be expected. My initial 'clinical' reaction is that this album is reminiscent of electronic artists like kid 606 or scott heron - but tempered with a shimmering, almost aquatic sheen that permeates every sound, from the subtly echo-ed snares to the ringing reverb drench of the vocals (in some songs). Thom's voice might turn some people away, as usual, but if you can piece his voice into the whole framework of the music, you'll be rewarded with a worthwhile listen... My two cents, thank you for reading...