Mythic and epic, II journeys through far-flung sound worlds in support of the folk-based roots of the Espers sound, building up periodically to dizzying heights -- for us, the listener, that is -- Espers' ride out their reverie like true musicians, playing through the waves with an emphatic vision. This is purple pop music, dark like the sky through the trees in the forest at night, no matter how the pieces are rearranged. This is borne out by the sequence of the vinyl format, which differs almost complete...   [ read more ]

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