Review by Claudia Spix

Bobo said in an interview, her involvement with this recording was merely by chance. "I just happend to be there, when a friend ... said 'While you're here, you might as well sing for us'". It's hard to believe, as her contribution is so substantial. Without her, this record would probably still be quite nice and well produced, but hardly as interesting.

It is hard to label the music. The fashionable terms "trance" and "ambient" certainly come to mind. Occasionally one is reminded of medieval-synthie-pop a la Qntal, especially when they sprinkle the music with some bagpipes or flute. >Mari Boine comes to mind, as do Jan Garbarek or even Trip Hop.

Sometimes BoBo uses her voice like an instrument, sometimes she sings lyrics (english). Often her parts do not need the full extent of her abilities, but in some pieces she can use her vocal training to its full extent. That's when you know it's BoBo. I also feel that she has gained aptitude and expression since the days of the "white wooden houses".

Not "easy" listening, but if you like music with brains, you'll enjoy it.