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A great surprise from Nelson

martin | Stockholm, Sweden | 03/14/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Bill Nelson is an extremely prolific artist. He puts out records high and low, and my previous experiences is - while he has excellent judgement in whom he works with (David Sylvian, Harold Budd and Roger Eno come to mind) - his own output hasn't really appealed to me. However, this release shows that he really knows how to create great atmosphere. Not unlike the David Sylvian/Holger Czukay collaborations from the late 80's (esp. Plight+Premonition), this is an absolutely gorgeous pece of layered work, the kind you wish would go on forever (there are 2 similar tracks, which both clock at around 30 minutes). Highly recommended!"

Environmental protection

Geoffrey P. Smith | ATLANTA, GA USA | 03/03/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This little gem is a recent favorite of mine and if you are a fan of Eno's 'On Land' this will prove a pleasant surprise. Two 30 minute soundscapes that soar, rumble and brood, complementing an environmental installation. For those familiar only with Bill Nelson's wonderful guitar, 'Crimsworth' is an excellent diversion into a real landscape imagined in musical terms. Recommended."

Case of the essential rain drop

Walter Peretiatko | London, Ontario Canada | 09/03/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Bill comes to us in the guise of a megalithic rain drop constantly dripping with an ambient background to sustain the intensity. It is a chapter right out of Noah and the Ark but with water as the main theme and with God as the absent plumber. If you are into Chinese water torture or leaky faucets you will enjoy this work. One thing is for certain, you will hear the biggest water drop of your life. A must for all who are into water music (unlike the Handel kind)!



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