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This is a compilation album, consisting of chosen tunes from previous efforts and, as far as I can gather, a few new tunes to give buyers some additional value for money here.

And the older tunes are really good; the four tunes pulled from the first two releases by this band are highly intriguing affairs. Heavily influenced by the more atmospheric side of UK act Camel, and at times sounding more like the band than Camel did themselves at times, these instrumental explorations are well made though, with just the right amount of energy and musical surprises to keep one interested and intrigued - and some rather compelling atmospheres explored too.

The more recent efforts of the band become more and more predictable though - nice stuff to some extent, but done thousands of times by other acts, and the melodies and moods just aren't captivating as they should be. The final tune does give some promise of better things to come though; as the band gets a bit more adventurous on this one; and have a few really intriguing segments in that composition. Still, it's the oldest tunes that is the main selling point for this production - as well as being a decent introduction to the music of this German band.

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