rosepierre

bought this soon after release in a U.S. shop and have always thought I had a U.S. pressing, but oddly enough although the outer jacket has the catalog number and markings of the U.S. release, my inner sleeve and lp are both the U.K. edition with the... See full review

fantastic album and reissue sounds great but as with other DC reissues they jam a bonus track in after the closing track on the album messing up the listening experience as originally conveyed on cd. when Blue Period ends i only want to hear the... See full review

I remember ordering them one at a time. I did get this one so obviously some of these went out — as for the website it wasn’t the best but still loved it just for its Zen characteristics.

I'll never adhere to the initial baggage many fans and critics saddled on this release. Is it my favorite Orb? Not by any means but it still delivers in plentiful Orb-sustenance along the way. Total running time is a bit over 70 minutes -- 3-4 minutes... See full review

One of my favorite albums of the 90s -- an elite force of industrial assault laid across the English countryside -- Holy Energizing

I certainly agree these mid 70s albums are his pinnacle — I prefer Full of Fire as my #1 but with all of these it’s the one foot in Heaven and one in Earth that takes them to a higher level.

I agree with your assessment of the recording -- just has a paper thin sound (from my memory as I ditched it many years ago) -- I just couldn't justify keeping something I'd never play given the studio versions are all far superior. maybe if I'd been... See full review

For reference I bought this version with spined sleeve brand new around 1983. Probably manufactured sometime between 1981-83.

All the songs here are re-recorded versions of the tracks from the tv show — still well done but always a little disappointed not hearing the exact same hooks and vocals from the show.

perfect description -- I actually thought this one had slightly more oomph than the Red Shoes vinyl reissue but both have to be cranked up. real nice packaging on this one too. the Boat People tracks are my favorites here with their understated... See full review

Also try adjusting tonearm weight. I’ve solved more than one factory defect that way.

I agree with the previous reviewer this is far and away my favorite Jeff Buckley release -- the songs have such depth and individuality -- they bring together everything he'd done to this point and add a raw edge that defy the commercial presentation... See full review

A gem lost to time -- bobbing and weaving thru melodic wonderlands . . . a cinema for the ears . . . still unwinding years later with each listen . . . indie in the original sense of the genre as an independent exploration . . . yet immediately... See full review

One of the hidden gems of the 90s. Simultaneously instantly accessible pop and wired experimental playfulness. Has a little roughness around the edges but that's as it was meant to be.

I also had pops throughout on my copy — I applied the wood glue technique which often works well on new pressings like this cleaning tiny particles from the grooves that may have settled in production. Indeed listening to side one after wood gluing... See full review

If you’re looking for Chinese drums and gongs look somewhere else. The title of this release totally misrepresents their emphasis here. I expected some really cool drumming enhanced with gong work throughout and instead it’s background fare for other... See full review

as good as it gets for me in the genre of tribal ambient soundscapes. this release captures the magical essence of what Robin Storey was doing following his departure from Zoviet France. most any of the Rapoon releases from the 90s are worth getting... See full review

i give this five stars based on the title track alone. it attuned my ears to jazz music and remains an unmentioned masterpiece exquisitely bridging Miles' career.

i've been a Muslimgauze fan for 30 years and this is one of the gems IMO -- if you aren't familiar with Bryn Jones this is a great inexpensive option to get started. a smooth zen vibe.

i have this UK version with the yellow label that credits Bechirian for remixes but in fact it's not the remix version -- it is the original UK press track order and original production. i've owned the US pressing since it was released and these are... See full review

agreed -- very high quality release both in terms of the songs and production. as others pointed out the vinyl version sounds wonderful.