Ott - Skylon

Moesko, Feb 07, 2008

Due to those delayings on this album, expectations were very high for Skylon, I guess. In any case, we talk about Ott, who made Hallucinogen In Dub (2002) and Blumenkraft (2003), so I think I dont exaggerate if I say that his second album was awaited by half of the world. After counting the days we could finally receive it.
Conception and sound is very similar to Blumenkraft. Heavy dub rhythms with hypnotizing psychedelic ambient gems, and some interesting reagge - as always. Ott doesnt renew his well-known stlye (thank God for it!), he only gives us his very characteristic music that we love so much since we first heard it.
From Trunch To Stormness (just like Jacks Cheese And Bread Snack on Blumenkraft) is the longest track on the disc, and opens it slowly and carefully. Not very dynamic, has easy drums, but pefrectly establishes the mood of the album.
The Queen Of All Everything is quite same, but has stronger world. Starts really deep and gradually turns into an acid-feeling which is stunningly beautiful in my opinion.
After these two tracks lead up Skylon, we get a much more powerful track Rogue Bagel which you may have known before from the so-called Twisted DVD. Very great part of the disc! Dynamic, organic and has very cool vocals (one of them is Meena, whose singing appears on Gaudis Bass, Sweat And Tears). This track shows very well why Ott is considered to be the biggest dub magician in the world.
Daisies And Rubies comes next. Has a pretty heavy dub rhythm, but the track itself is very positive, just like Signals From Bob. These two pieces are very trippy and twisted. Amazing tracks!
382 Seaside is a bit weak, if you ask me. Its melody is too weird for me, and at the half of the track it turns into too strong. Not a real bad track, but I would be happier without it on Skylon.
Fortunately Rolfcopter helps it out with its fantastic power, same as on Rogue Bagel. More psychedelic, more hypnotizing - crazier than the third track. Definitely cool!
A Shower Of Sparks is the last track on the disc. Beautiful finish to Skylon with nice flute and amazing guitar. Reminds me a bit to the sound of Shulman.
So, this is it... The long awaited album is finally out. As I read reviews and feedbacks I see quite different opinions. Many people find Skylon low, boring, and so. Me, I think Ott followed his line and made a thrilling work again. It was worth waiting for it for such a long time.

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