Clark* ‎– Body Riddle

Not only is it the best album of 2006, but also one of the greatest records ever made by anyone, anywhere. Multi-layered, breath-taking organic sound almost literally flows out of the speakers/headphones and starts living on its own with each and every track. Orchestral surroundings, mesmerizing bleeps, distant echoes, distorted beats, crushy crisps... Bitter-sweet world of Chris Clark is a place where everything is perfectly balanced and immaculately produced. Only few managed to get so high and Clark is one of them. Absolutely prodigious and essential album.

This is my favourite album of year 2006. The way this man is using synths and percussions, the way he is manipulating with emotions in his tracks and the way hes abusing his obviously excellent knowledge of dynamics - its just amazing.
I cant believe that after xyz listens im still not bored by any of the songs.
Chris is one of those rare gems in this sea of copy/paste artists who can really deliver something new and refreshing.

Kudos to you Mr. Clark.

Wow, this album is great! Clark is like Amon Tobin - I don't necessarily mean the terms of music; rather a chameleon-like ability to switch between various genres without losing the density. Clark is obviously very talented and full of good ideas and his debut album proves that very well. One of the best albums of 2006, I'll definitely watch this guy's further career. Hopefully his best work is yet to be recorded.

Body Riddle has to be the best album of the year, in my opinion. That release is a solid sequel to Clarence Park and Empty The Bones Of You, after an endless 3 years. The album is more focused on melody and abstract beats. The fusion of abstraction and beauty both magically mix together, resulting a masterpiece that is Body Riddle. The best track is obviously "Matthew Unburdened" because it's so dreamy with the use of piano, string instruments and beats. Too bad the album only lasts 42 minutes, which is short for me. But it's worth a 42 minutes of such masterful material. Chris Clark is an underrated artist and I think people should know him more, notably with this wonderful release.