ISILDURS BANE & PETER HAMMILL: IN AMAZONIA

Well, I hope that I don't ruffle any feathers here, but I think for the sort of "unfamiliar with Isildur's Bane" - this is an Isildur's Bane album - along with the stunning collaboration of the master Peter Hammill. But, it's Isildur's Bane's history, structure, musical abilities that create this masterwork.

Now, having said that as a clarification, Peter Hammill is totally immersed into this. Lyrics are dark and deep in true Hammill tradition, and his presentation is perhaps his best in many, many, years.

When collaborations work, you get wonderful "above each other's abilities" works like this "In Amazonia."

Let's hope for a continuation of collaborations like this one, as the one with Steve Hogarth is equally inspired.