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For it's early years, still a beautiful album.

Matt Massuch | New Hudson, MI United States | 04/20/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"No, it's not complicated. It can't really compare with 9/10 of Steve Roach, Brian Eno, and the like. But "Before The Buildings Fell" remains one of my most played chillout discs ever since I've owned it. Already on my 2nd copy of it, the soundworlds created aren't the most diverse, but each one remains amazingly strong in it's own right. Pile on the scooped feeling of the title track with the frightening "leading to the edge" and then add the simply amazing "the amber girl" and already I'd take it as an EP. But with the 9 songs presented here, the slowly composed keyboards driven by arpeggiator with sparse other instrumentation and mixed to 4-track, Sam Rosenthal proves himself a masterful artist even in his college years. I'm looking at a 1.99 used price. For the 2.50 shipping cost, you pay what, $4.49. If you just need to hear this, buy it used. Show it to friends. But if you feel confident in the mastery of Sam Rosenthal, I swear to you, you won't be dissapointed, I've had no one turn this disc away. If you don't like it, I'll take it :)."

Stunning example of early arpeggiator work

stoneappassionata | Albany, NY, USA | 10/29/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"some of sams best work...etherial, compelling, complex and simple all at once...early example of his genius....evocative flow and complex melodic elements make this one a must have for any fan of projekt, etherial, or ambient electronica.
Kindly note that all those making poor reviews clearly have no idea what this album is, or is intended to be...they can stick to commercial music. This cd is fantastic."

Early work, but decent nonetheless

David Group | Buffalo, NY | 12/29/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Upon listening to this CD, it is obviously the work of someone just starting out-- it does not have the sophistication of later BTFABG releases. That said, this is one of the most relaxing and easily enjoyable ambient electronic albums I have ever heard. If this album turns you off, don't let it prejudice you against their later work, as it is not representative."