Moving Pictures

Moving Pictures

ASIN: B0000064X8

Editorial Reviews
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Rather than springboard to early fame on the strength of his father's name, this young saxophonist spent years honing his skills as a sideman--most notably with Steve Coleman, who produced this debut. Coltrane's playing is quiet, reflective, and filled with a generous spirit; his mournful blowing on tunes like Horace Silver's "Peace" and his own "Narcine" allows room for his collaborators to shine. And backed by an excellent band consisting of Michael Cain (piano), Lonnie Plaxico (bass), and Jeff "Tain" Watts (drums), he shows he can also take on aggressive numbers like Joe Henderson's "Inner Urge" and his own "Mixed Media." Though still developing his own voice as a musician, Coltrane demonstrates that he is very much his own man. --Erik Pedersen

Tracks:

Tom Sawyer
Red Barchetta
YYZ
Limelight
The Camera Eye
Witch Hunt
Vital Signs

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With Moving Pictures, Rush's complex songwriting and musical virtuosity reached new heights. It's that rarest of creatures, a highly listenable progressive-rock album; even the all-instrumental "YYZ" is of interest to listeners besides musicians. The highlight of the album is "Limelight"; like many progressive-rock bands, Rush writes songs about the experience of being on-stage. The result is impressive, with almost orchestral arrangements that never overwhelm the actual music. "Tom Sawyer," another classic, is on this album, as well as the science-fiction-meets-road-movie "Red Barchetta," the epic "The Camera Eye," the cautionary "Witch Hunt," and "Vital Signs," which takes advantage of the budding digital sound technology available at the time the album was recorded. This is probably Rush's best album; it's definitely their most accessible. --Genevieve Williams

Customer Reviews:

The Greatest Rush Ever Made!!!!.......2007-06-13

Moving Pictures is both one of my favorite albums of all time and one of the greatest albums ever recorded. Perfect in every aspect. This is Rush unleashed! After the near perfection of previous efforts like Hemispheres and Farewell To Kings and Permanent Waves, Rush came together and created their masterpiece. I could listen to it a million times and still never get tired of the prog-rock trio's best effort.

Tom Sawyer - Hands down one of the coolest songs ever! Here the boys from Toronto show that not only are they excellent musicians, but they can write a song with hooks from hell. Memorable and classic. I love this tune.

Red Barchetta - My Uncle has a country place that no one knows about... Another classic Rush tune. Written in the 1984-esque future-gone-wrong perspective with an idea garnered from a cool sci-fi story. This about a boy and his car and the fact that driving has become illegal. Great stuff.

YYZ - One of the most killer instrumental tunes ever recorded. This song rox! Geddy, Alex & Neil in complete show-off jam mode. Solid.

Limelight - Another of my personal favorites. A song about the other side of fame & fortune. From the opening riff, this song rocks! All the world's indeed a stage and we are merely players! Excellent!

The Camera Eye - If Moving Pictures is said to have a soft spot, Camera Eye would be it, although I happen to love this song. Clocking just over eleven minutes, this is a sprawling, moody tune along the lines of Xanadu or Natural Science. A sleeper, but still strong.

Witch Hunt - I have so many favorites on this album, and Witch Hunt is another. Written about prejudice and mob mentality, Witch Hunt is part three of the 'Fear Trilogy' (The Enemy Within & The Weapon being the other two parts) that they performed live for a long time. Killer tune. Those who know what's best for us should rise and save us from ourselves....

Vital Signs - Great ending song to a magnificent album. Short and sweet and too the point. Neil's lyrics flow on their own. Everybody's got to deviate from the norm.

Overall, Rush went into the studio and came up big with Moving Pictures. This is the culmination of their earlier years solidified into something both powerful and perfect. There will never be another Rush album like Moving Pictures. This is the peak. Great songs will follow but there will never be that cohession that this album brings. Great album to start with if you are just getting acquainted with Rush. An old favorite for those of us who have been following them forever.

Dig it!

rush moving forward.......2007-05-29

While Rush has so many great albums this one is in my top three.
A classic cd from the 80's with such melodic songs as Red Barchetta and
Witch Hunt. Plus the two mega hits we all love. If you are wanting to forget your worries, put this in your cd player and sit back.

Best album ever.......2007-05-11

OK folks, I don't want to sound over the top here but only one album can be the "best ever" and this is it for me. Every track is outstanding.

This came out in my freshman year of HS but since I had no older siblings it generally passed me by until Signals came out. I picked it up, went to the New World Man tour where they played every song from 'Moving Pictures' except for 'Witch Hunt' and hence... I found my favorite band. As soon as I had the money I went to the store and bought up every Rush album including 'Moving Pictures'.

At that time a new technology was being developed -- the Compact Disc. 'Moving Pictures' was one of a handful of albums chosen for this new experimental technology and they could not have chosen a better set of songs for this experiment. If I remember correctly the CD cost about $20 which was about 3 times the cost of vinyl. It was well worth the cost.

Everybody knows about Tom Sawyer and Limelight -- played on classic rock stations to this day. They have played these two songs on every concert as well and after 25 years I have almost had enough. Notice I say 'almost'.

Unfortunately, along with YYZ, side B gets overlooked. I listen to side B more often than side A because they are never played on the radio and the quality is just as good. I remember being completely fascinated at how an 11 minute song (Camera eye) can have such little singing and come out so fantastic. The traveling Lifeson arpeggios are simple yet clever and sound so outstanding with the other instruments as you travel from NY to London in a variety of time signatures that change like a well oiled Mercedes.

Witch hunt makes you feel like you are in a Salem witch trial with the mob stirring in the background. The synth in this song is some of their best use of keyboards ever.

Vital Signs sounds a little different than the rest of the album but it is a perfect ending to a perfect record. "Unstable condition. A symptom of Life." The end of the song is so strong it makes you want to hit the repeat button and start it all over again with Tom Sawyer.

Simply a must own CD.......2007-04-27

I'm going to keep it short. Buy it, curl up with the lyrics and let it drip over your. Amazing album, amazing band.

ON TOP OF THEIR GAME!.......2007-04-25

man, 262 reviews for this CD?!? I don't remember if I reviewed it before but so what. If Rush never recorded another CD after this their place as one of the all time great progressive rock bands is already secure. I have had the absolute pleasure of seeing Rush perform 5 times and they remain one of the best live bands I have ever seen.
The production on this CD superb as is the playing. Neil Peart has influenced countless drummers, including myself, and his playing on this is tight, crisp, and clean. The track TOM SAWYER is a classic and Neil really shines on that track. Sometimes it's hard to believe it's only 3 guys in the band but each one is a superb musician. This is one of Rush's must-have discs. Their RUSH IN RIO dvd is also highly recommended. Add these two babies to your prog rock collection. Ignore at your own risk!

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Something on "What About Me" from DAYS OF INNOCENCE.
Great songs Great Band
Brings back a lot of Good memories.
Moving Pictures - A Review From Down Under
Up From The Ashes

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Moving Pictures
Manufacturer: Unidisc Records
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ASIN: B00002DD3H
Release Date: 1997-06-19

Tracks:

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Album Details

Their sole album from 1982. Features the MTV favorite ' What About Me' & nine more.

Customer Reviews:

Something on "What About Me" from DAYS OF INNOCENCE........2004-07-12

I was actually surfing around for reviews and the like for Moving Pictures's DAYS OF INNOCENCE COLLECTION when I read Clint Grabill's review of it. To be honest, this is not a review of that aforementioned CD, but more of a note of interest to anyone (Clint included) who likes Moving Pictures, or, as is often the case with us 80s Gen-Xers, that sublime ballad "What About Me".

Anyway, like Clint, I love that song; not many songs quite tugs at the heartstrings as much as that one. And like Clint, it also took a few years before I found that song, on a CD, of all places. That was way back in 1991, when I was holiday in Melbourne. The CD is called TRAX AUSTRALIAN MADE II, and is released in 1988 by EMI Records Australia. It is a compilation of some of the best songs I've ever heard this side of awesome. Like the name suggests, the artistes on this CD are all Aussies (do correct me if I'm wrong, though), and what a brilliant bunch they are! Rather than delve into the details of the CD, go check it out for yourself. If you liked WAM, or that good ol' unique Aussie brand of pop/rock, I wager that you will not be disappointed. Hell, I'm still listening to it, 13 years on....

Great songs Great Band.......2004-02-23

I was lucky enough to have seen Moving Pictures live a few times during there peak period (82-84).They were truely awsome, and lead singer Alex Smith sang with loads of passion and power.
This album does not capture ther live brilliance, but its still a great album. I belive if it had have been produced by a big name producer(the sound is a little thin in places)and promoted right, it would have been a worlwide hit, though it was a huge album here in oz.If you like well written songs about teenage romance and wild days of youth, in a Springsteen/Eddie and the Cruisers type of vain, you will like this.Glad its available on CD finaly!

Brings back a lot of Good memories........2002-02-10

This Album brings tears to my eyes. Of all the goodtimes had during the early 80's. For those who like the songwriting skills look up the band 1927 from Australia, as you will find the same songwriting skills in the cds released as they are mostly written or co-written by G. Frost. By the way comebacks can come at anytime. You "NEVER" Know.

Moving Pictures - A Review From Down Under.......2000-12-25

I too was a 'teenager' of the 80's, and Moving Pictures were one of my favourite bands. Being a local band for me here in Melbourne, Australia, I used to see them live at many venues. They were an awesome band with a huge following. Alex Smith, the singer, had a great voice and singing the classic "What About Me" got the crowd going everywhere they played. A number of the songs of the album got into the top 10 charts here in OZ, but WAM stayed there for over two months. They released a second album called "Matinee' which I have on vinyl. It had a few good songs on it as well. The band split up and the lead songwriter (Gary, who played keyboards I think) went on to join another band called 1927). I never realised Moving Pictures actually made it to the US. They are one Aussie band who have not made a comeback!.

Nostalgia - It's a wonderful thing...............

Up From The Ashes.......2000-11-16

I am definitely a throwback from the 80's and one of those who will buy a "record", tape or CD for one song. I heard the song What About Me, and I was immediately intrigued. I searched hi and low for this song for years, and I mean years and finally got my hands on a 45 rpm a few years ago. But try and play a 45 in your car or burn a good tape of it. I lucked out every so often and they would play it on the radio maybe once or twice a year. I nearly crapped myself when I saw a CD was available. So now I have it and can play it over and over and over and over.

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Moving Pictures / Days of Innocence

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Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l
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Album Description

19 track 'Best Of' for the 80s era, Aussie rock act, includes their 1982 album, 'Days Of Innocence', all the singles released afterwards and choice cuts from their second album, 'Matinee', includes the hit, 'What About Me?'. First time on CD. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Moving Pictures is One of the Most Successful Australian Bands, Both at Home and Abroad, of Thelast Couple of Decades.

Customer Reviews:

Moving Pictures / Days of Innocence.......2002-10-27

If you like 1927 you will love this. It a bit less pollished than the later recordings under the new name(1927) but Ithink that it is just as good or even better. So buy it NOW.

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ASIN: B0000A59YS
Release Date: 2004-10-12

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Album Description

Moving Units' hotly anticipated 2004 debut full-length Dangerous Dreams is filled with the tension and hopes associated with the beginning of a musical revolution. Their proto-post-punk sound from 2003's self-titled E.P. invited comparisons to the Rapture and Yeah Yeah Yeahs - the spirit of Dangerous Dreams invokes the wonder and excitement of the first time you heard the Pixies' discordant melodies or the Minutemen's anti-establishment punk aesthetic. Moving Units' unique sound is truly in a class of its own, and their live show has inspired nothing short of fanaticism and wild abandon, described by Nylon magazine as "...a euphorically smutty, joyfully disenfranchised, danceable call to arms."

Customer Reviews:

Repetitive Indie.......2006-03-01

This is an extremely repetitive CD. Patterns, riffs, and their style is completely repeated on every song. Don't get me wrong, every song is incredible. From opener Emancipation with descending guitar patterns, and higher octaves with vocal melodies with striking catchy lyrics saying "I'm Your Slave" you realize this band has some incredible talent with such simple riffs. The record presents these songs nearly like the sound you would hear at their live show.

Overall, great sound, some melodies that will never be forgotten, and a throwback style that this group's fans can enjoy for the time being. Not original I'll give you that but amazing 80's and funk-disco basslines. Triplet pattern in many songs, including their old EP. It's become the "Moving Units Bassline." Excluding a few tracks near the end of the album, all the songs are dancy but not extremely catchy. Killer/Lover sounds like an ambient dark night on drugs. They grow on you eventually because their guitar is raw, just like The Rapture and although Blake isn't the best singer in the world, his vocals that were recorded (probably after 300 takes) sound perfect on the album.

Moving in a Different Direction.......2006-02-18

I picked up this album after I heard that they were coming to Des Moines to open up for one of my all time favorite bands, Nine Inch Nails. I figured, hey, Trent has a good ear for musical talent, after finding great talent out there like Manson, Prick, and Pig, so how could he go wrong with Moving Units? What an unusual pick, if you ask me. This band seems like a new wave ska band that was somehow transported to the present time from the eighties. Not that that is a bad thing. They have really catchy hooks, and after a couple of listening, they really grow on you. Not my favorite band by far, but definately not a bad one either. Spectacular tracks on the album include "Anyone and Scabs". Give it a listen. They just might grow on you.

Dangerous Dreams - Moving Units.......2005-08-02

i guess you could put this band into the retro-rock phase that's taking over right now but i don't want to.
even though, moving units have some of that retro-rock flavor, they also surprise you with their bass lines and songs that could be played in clubs. all in all, after listening to their EP (which is very good as well!) this is a CD that does not disappoint.

yeah yeah!...(no.).......2005-05-31

With a vocal delivery full to the bursting point with "ah ah ah"s (recalling none other than the Count from Sesame Street), overly busy basslines, and overt influences-du-jour, this album drags and disappoints. Too bad, "Between Us and Them" is a catchy tune -- it might even snare you into buying this CD like it did me. It will gather dust on your shelf.

Good stuff.......2005-05-07

Good CD. "Between Us and Them" is a great song, and I disagree with the reviews that this just copies the other NY dance-punk bands. I think it's a lot better than the Rapture and so on, and it's more catchy and less fake-funky. It's a little repetitive, but I enjoy it.

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The Greatest Rush Ever Made!!!!
rush moving forward
Best album ever
Simply a must own CD
ON TOP OF THEIR GAME!

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The Greatest Rush Ever Made!!!!.......2007-06-13

rush moving forward.......2007-05-29

Best album ever.......2007-05-11

Simply a must own CD.......2007-04-27

I'm going to keep it short. Buy it, curl up with the lyrics and let it drip over your. Amazing album, amazing band.

ON TOP OF THEIR GAME!.......2007-04-25

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The Greatest Rush Ever Made!!!!
rush moving forward
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Customer Reviews:

The Greatest Rush Ever Made!!!!.......2007-06-13

rush moving forward.......2007-05-29

Best album ever.......2007-05-11

Simply a must own CD.......2007-04-27

I'm going to keep it short. Buy it, curl up with the lyrics and let it drip over your. Amazing album, amazing band.

ON TOP OF THEIR GAME!.......2007-04-25

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A brilliant debut
a breakthrough album
An extraordinary debut.

Moving Pictures
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Rather than springboard to early fame on the strength of his father's name, this young saxophonist spent years honing his skills as a sideman--most notably with Steve Coleman, who produced this debut. Coltrane's playing is quiet, reflective, and filled with a generous spirit; his mournful blowing on tunes like Horace Silver's "Peace" and his own "Narcine" allows room for his collaborators to shine. And backed by an excellent band consisting of Michael Cain (piano), Lonnie Plaxico (bass), and Jeff "Tain" Watts (drums), he shows he can also take on aggressive numbers like Joe Henderson's "Inner Urge" and his own "Mixed Media." Though still developing his own voice as a musician, Coltrane demonstrates that he is very much his own man. --Erik Pedersen

Customer Reviews:

A brilliant debut.......1998-11-17

This is a really nice CD with everything perfectly falling into place. The selection of the extraordinary musicians exactly matches the arrangements and the fine compositions. Ravi Coltrane's first CD as a leader is not so much a showpiece of his speed but of his taste and his capability as a composer, as an interpreter and as a leader of a musical collective. Ravi Coltrane doesn't adhere to the usual and boring hierarchy of solo-parts (the leader always first). Moreover, the CD creates a very individual musical atmosphere of a tense calmness which looses nothing of its charm even after repeated listenings.

a breakthrough album.......1998-09-07

I will be brief since another reviewer has already covered this recording quite well:

If you have been previously underwhelmed by Ravi's work in the various groups he has played with as a sideman, get this. This is jazz music of the late 90s as it should be: well developed solos (rather than endless choruses of generic jazz information), ensemble improvisation which develops the themes from the compositions, and well conceived and crafted rhythmic bases / grooves in the rhythm section.

An extraordinary debut........1998-07-09

Last month there was a great issue of Downbeat all about the Coltrane legacy that featured a wonderful interview with Ravi Coltrane. Within this feature Ravi spoken freely about what the jazz scene expected of him. Obviously they expect him to be his father. Well he did exactly what his father would hope he would do, he resisted the temptation to completely give into the Coltrane legacy and emphasized his individuality. If there is one aspect that John Coltrane emphasized throughout his career was for the artist to explore their inner uniqueness and self-reliant strength. Ravi may not possess the free-flowing wall of sound tenor explosion that his father had, but he does have a strong sense of appreciation for the past and a powerful individuality that is intelligent and tender.
     I have only gotten so far as the first paragraph, and as usual I'm stuck trying to write something moving. Sometimes words are not enough to describe a recording. Sometimes I wish I could just sit down with the whole world and listen carefully to a record like Ravi's Moving Pictures and revel in its elaborate and distinct flavor as a collective consciousness. My friend John Murph came over one night for a little listening party and we checked out a lot of new music, but it was Ravi's recording that really stood out. Including the Downbeat article I had read other articles about this debut from numerous media sources and expected it, well frankly, to disappoint. Whenever the jazz media goes nuts over something it is usually for the wrong reason. In this case I thought that they were just giving lots of press to Ravi because he's Coltrane's son, but what I discovered listening to the album with Murph that night, is that it is far better than I could have imagined, and for once the jazz critics and I seem to agree. Non-committal listeners would miss most of the intricacies in Ravi's playing. I really began to love this record after listening to it ov! er and over again on headphones. I wanted to get as close as possible to the sound, as if to surround my psyche with the it's aural sensitivity. I have do this frequently with new recordings, to try to completely engulf myself. But with "Moving Pictures" unlike other recordings, I ended up preferring to listen to it in this way. The group is tremendous; Steve Coleman, shines like the star he is. Michael Cain's piano work is just a mind blower, I gotta tell 'ya baby, he plays some runs that just make me sweat. Then there is the tension filled expansive and lush landscapes of rhythm created by the always creative Jeff "Tain" Watts and compatriot Lonnie Plaxico. I haven't heard much of Ralph Alessi's playing before, but he definitely adds a temporal layer that is evocative and complex. The tracks that feature the group Ancient Vibrations is reminiscent of Rodney Kendricks efforts on his album last year Last Chance for Common Sense and since I love that record I find the percussive excursions interesting and sublime. Definitely one of the highlights of Moving Pictures as got to be Ravi's version of the Joe Henderson classic "Inner Urge". He treats this composition only compositional, meaning that he derives his playing from the inward motion of notes rather that attacking the tune from an outward palette. The arrangement leaves lots of space for the players to freely improvise without improvising freely. It is really quite fascinating. Over-all this record has quickly become one of my favorite albums. I look forward to hearing more from Ravi Coltrane in the future. Truly the Coltrane legacy carries on from father to son but not in regards to technique or sound but rather self-worth and determination. END

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Marc's review of Moving Pictures
Classic!
Good, Ok and Acceptable
Russ Barenberg is a guitar god!
Great CD

Moving Pictures
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Marc's review of Moving Pictures.......2006-11-10

Russ Barenberg truly is a great and inspiring guitarist. Moving Pictures made me pick up my guitar again and start practicing. Gee, there's a lot of work to do.

Marc van den Assem,
Holland.

Classic!.......2004-02-23

This is great album. I never get tired of listening to it. It always seems fresh.

Good, Ok and Acceptable.......2003-02-15

But not great. These tunes are harmonically and rhythmically four-square and straightforward. Hearing them once is plenty (OK, twice). On the other hand, if you want to hear the GREAT Russ Barenberg catch him on Skip, Hop and Wobble (which is what brought me to his solo work) where the stellar environment inspires him to play to that exalted standard.

****This is a revision to accompany my upgrade to 4 stars. This is still not profound music, but infectious it is, absolutely, and the CD keeps ending up in my player. Better than I first thought.

Russ Barenberg is a guitar god!.......2002-10-27

I've been Russ Barenberg fan since his work on Skip, Hop, and Wobble. There is a clean openess to his playing on all he does, from almost roots Bluegrass to more contemporary modes. This is GREAT driving music, specifically away from major urban centers. Sometimes I become afraid that it almost borders on easy listening, but since there are no wind instruments and the bluegrass is always there, there are no problems. It is bluegrass, but cleaner, perhaps a little less gutsy but no less passionate. It avoids the hummingbird and ballad quality that can become a little (just a little) tiring in traditional bluegrass.
If you are looking for music that sings without words, look for anything using Russ Barenberg.

Great CD.......2001-07-01

I bought this CD thinkin' it wasn't gonna be all that great,but, I listen to it alot and love the CD.

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Moving Pictures
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Release Date: 2007-08-06

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2007 Release of the Second Single Lifted from the Band's Album "Men's Needs, Women's Needs...whatever".

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The darker side of Holger Czukay?

Moving Pictures
Holger Czukay
Manufacturer: Cleopatra
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001JW6
Release Date: 1997-01-28

Tracks:

Longing For Daydreams
All Night Long
Radio In An Hourglass
Dark Moon
Floatspace
Rhythms Of A Secret Life

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The darker side of Holger Czukay?.......2000-01-26

Holger Czukay's solo releases since the breakup of Can have been quirky, playful affairs, toying with both a weird sense of humor and the avant-garde sensibilities of New Music in the context of the oft-funky and groovy. But on "Moving Pictures", Holger shifts into a darker, more amorphous territory for a very satisfying change of pace. with vocals by U-She and Sheldon Ancel, plus an intensive exploration of ambient sound-masses, this release will appeal to those who enjoyed the Czukay/Sylvian collaborations as well as anyone who enjoys atmospheric _and_ challenging listening.

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