This is an exceptional album of electronically based ensemble music. From atmospheric country-blues numbers to inventive reworkings of Gregorian chants and Sufi whirling-dervish influences,
Maunu's music is filled with well-designed synthetic textures, compelling melodies and absorbing solos. Guest appearances by
O'Hearn and
Isham also give the album a
Group 87 reunion feel. ~ Linda Kohanov