Of all the albums I've listened to so far in the Album Club, this is one.
No, seriously: along with Ozric Tentacles, this is the album I've enjoyed most so far in round two, and it's well in the top ten for both rounds. All right then: let's Matrix the **** out of this puppy!
1. What were your VERY FIRST impressions on listening to the album, say from the first five minutes in?
Punchy, but not too in your face, as some of the electronic (mostly trance I think) music is. Kind of new-wave sentment to it; sort of reminded me very slightly of the little New Order I've heard.
2. What did you think of the opening track?
Enjoyed this a lot. It's a decent length, and takes its time to get going, but I like it.
3. What did you think of the next track?
Another long one, also very enjoyable.
4. Did you like the vocalist? Hate him/her? Any impressions? (see note 1)
Unlike some others here, I don't have a problem with this style of vocal. Maybe the guy can't sing, maybe it's just his style, but Gary Numan, Dave Gahan and Bernard Sumner all do this too, to varying degrees; that sort of bored, flat, emotionless, disinterested style. I quite like it. It has its place. You wouldn't hear it in metal, of course, or funk, but it works well here.
5. Did the music (only) generally appeal to you, or not? (see note 2)
Very much so; very catchy and a lot of hooks, while quite a lot of it is repetitive, but even when this is the case, it works. Reminds me a little of The The also.
6. Did the album get better or worse as you listened to it (first time)?
Better
7. What did you think of the lyrical content?
Didn't really pay that much attention to be honest.
8. Did you like the instrumental parts? (see note 3)
Very much so
9. What did you think of the production?
Insert answer here
10. Did you know of this artiste prior to listening to the album, and if so, did that foreknowledge colour your perception of this album?
No, never heard of them. Thought initially they might be a Black Metal band!
11. Is this, generally, the kind of music you listen to or not?
I've listened to some electronic, though it's not my favourite. I'd listen to more of this though.
12. Assuming you listened to the album more than once, on repeated listens, did you find you liked the album more, or less?
Liked it more each time.
13. What would you class as your favourite track(s), if you have any?
Hard to say. “Motorhome” really impressed me as standing out from the others, but every track was pretty excellent really. “Santiago Cuatro” was nice, very restrained, almost acoustic instrumental. Different.
14. And the one(s) you liked least?
None
15. If the album in question is a debut, did that fact allow it, in your mind, any leeway, and if so, was that decision justified or vindicated? (see note 4)
n/a
16. Are you now looking forward to hearing more from this artiste, if you have not heard any of their other material?
I am now, yes.
17. Were you surprised by your reaction - positive or negative - to the album?
Sort of, yes: electronic music can be a little hit and miss for me. I find some of it quite soulless and uninteresting. Not this one though.
18. Did the album end well?
Yeah, i twas a good track. No better nor worse than any of the others; nothing special, but a nice kind of wind-down I guess. I enjoyed it, anyway.
19. Do you see any way the album could have been improved?
I'd have to say no.
20. Do you think the album hung together well, ie was a fully cohesive unit, or was it a bit hit-and-miss?
This I can't answer, but it didn't seem to wander all over the place or anything. Whether it was that cohesive or not, I'm not entirely sure.
I'd be happy rating this as an
9.5/10. 
