Originally Posted by
Sputnik
Like you, I recently discovered this band. I went ahead and got everything they had on CD, which is three albums. Of these, Peace of Mind I definitely like the best, followed by Of Things and Beings from 2016.
As you say, they definitely range quite a bit. I think the core of their sound is a sort of symphonic take on King Crimson, and when they stay in that mode, I think they are really great, at times quite outstanding. For me, things get a little problematic when they add vocals, particularly the female vocals, where the music gets really wispy, and I don't feel really brings much to the party. This element is least present on the new album, and most present on 2019's Spheres Aligned, which is why I like it least. Their vocals tend to be a little dippy, too, in a sort of New Agey "we are of the universe" way. They have a heavy instrumental focus, so this isn't the end of the world, but when the balance shifts, I become less interested.
If you like Peace of Mind, I'd definitely explore their earlier stuff, but I think you already own their best album.
Bill
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