What were your impressions of this album after the first five minutes?
On my first listen, I had no idea that this was going to be an instrumental album, so I was waiting for the vocals to come in!
Did those first impressions change as you listened to the album?
On my first listen, I didn't make it all the way through, since I realized that, as an instrumental, it would demand more attention than I could offer at the time.
Were the opening 2-3 tracks or the closing 2-3 tracks stronger?
The opener was my favourite, so I'll go with that.
Did you find you enjoyed this album more or less on repeated listens?
Definitely more. I haven't explored the genre at all, so this was unfamiliar ground.
What was your favourite track?
It really needs to be taken as a whole, but the opener, "Soft Temple", stood out.
What was your least favourite track?
N/A
What did you think of the variety of tracks presented?
The band did a brilliant job of making a kaleidoscopic album. It varies greatly but still feels the same.
How would you describe the overall mood?
Relaxing is the first word that comes to mind.
Would you listen to it again for purposes other than this club?
I intend to.
How well do you know this band/artist?
Not at all.
If you're familiar with this band/artist, how does this album compare to their other work?
N/A
How would you improve this album?
I think if you changed this in the slightest, the album would be completely different. It's well planned, and I wouldn't mess with it.
Would you recommend this album to a friend?
Yes.
Will you be exploring this band/artists' other material?
I will, as well as other albums from the genre.
What did you think of the vocals?
N/A
What did you think of the instrumentation?
Great variety, especially in percussion.
What did you think of the production?
Masterful.
Any other thoughts to share?
Nice pick, Josef. I'll be checking out more from this subgenre.
Rate the album out of ten. No decimals!
8/10
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