On the whole this album appears to be one where the light, easy listening aspect is predominant. As sometimes is the case, there is much more than is readily apparent. His voice sounds a little like Bryan Ferry set to a mixed up world of 70'8 rock and 80'8 electronica. You could be forgiven for thinking that the title track sounds
a little dated, but you cannot help yourself from being dragged in (probably against your will) and you actually start to like the track. incidentally the guitarist is none
other than Bill Nelson.

The second instalment has a vague drum 'n bass feel with his very light voice providing the counterpoint. The songs become more contemporary as time elapses until the fifth track Sensitive is reached.

Here the reggae feel is surrounded with syrupy strings and a strong bass line that mutates into a sort of drum 'n bass dub during the middle eight before returning to the original theme.

On Caroline Summer, his prophetic words are delivered in a style similar to David Sylvan who makes this sound almost like the work of Japan. The best extract is the instrumental Sarajevo where the music is allowed to speak for itself and the bass line is just brilliantly incorporated into a mesmerising soundscapce. A modem dance beat and catchy singing is to be found on Desire Machine. This CD is a lot better than the cover artwork would imply. (Brooky)

Reviewed in issue 37 [Spring 02] of MODERN DANCE, 12 Blakestone Road, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5UQ.

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