Like its predecessor, Spirit of Eden, the album featured improvised instrumentation from a large ensemble of musicians, including as many as seven violists on occasion. The recording sessions have attained near-mythical status among underground music fans; Tape Op magazine ran an extensive article detailing the demanding recording sessions, marked by Mark Hollis’ perfectionist tendencies, and his use of candles and incense to set the mood. Reviews of the album were generally good; many tended to emphasise the fact that it spanned several genres, with some noting a stylistic kinship with Miles Davis’ contemplative In a Silent Way album.
[via Andrew Hock, New York City – dedicated to Frands Rifbjerg – it’s his birthday!]
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