Brilliant techno/ambient album from Richard Kirk. Includes the electronic/tribal funk of bush channel stepper, chilled beat workouts of go back and freak of nature, other-worldly techno of aquamarine sheen and the gorgeous electronic sight, which is surely a highlight of both Kirk's production and the 1990s' ambient electronica scene more generally. Far superior to the much-praised housier follow-up on Beyond, the Idea of Justice.

Wow! Was there a better album released in 2004? Timeless blues/folk songs with subtle touches of electronica here and there, such as the wonderful Lost to Sea. Grabs you at first listen and, surprisingly, gets better each time.

In my humble opinion this is the best Black Dog/Plaid album. From the lush electronica of parallel and vanttool to the darker techno of the vir2l tracks, this collection, written in 1991-92, demonstrates how forward thinking these artists were. Unparalleled.