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Osprey - 'Beta' CD Ep. (Acousmatic - 2007)

We were sent a download link to this awesome material which isn't yet out (such are the perks of the job) though these guys have already got 'Alpha' out on this specialist digital label who themselves have almost a dozen seriously cool albums on the roster. 'Beta' is three tracks between the 12 and 16 minute mark (making it longer than most standard 'EP's) and the experience is enveloping. Galactic swathes of gently shifting tones from electronics and heavily processed guitars are the dominant theme but don't think you know the genre. Subtle and sophisticated, the huge range of colours in the individual pieces and within the myriad of changes inside these apocolyptic style epics are well thought out and passionate, even inducing emotional response in this hardened listener. Quality sound systems wil love it at volume and even at the 160kbps mp3 level we've been sent there are layers of wonderful sonic vistas to behold. With good prices on iTunes too (and a homespun label you should support), the only regret is Acousmatic don't have solid CDs or even vinyl to enjoy these heartfelt experiments to the full.

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