POSTAEOLIAN TRAIN ROBBERY

I really have to admit, miss Pascale Son's voice throws me off. I didn't even get past the first track the first few times I attempted to listen to COS. BUT, I did eventually force myself to give these guys a chance and what followed was a lot of great instrumental fusion/canterbury styled jams with Pascale's great oboe work included. This cd is marred signifigantly by her vocals however and I have yet to get use to them. Maybe I just don't get it, but on the other hand, I shouldn't have to, all it sounds like is babble - No other vocalists come to mind when thinking of her for me but I suppose it may remind some people of backing vocals to other canterbury bands. Some juicy bass anchors the music with beautiful flute from time to time, interesting percussion and decent guitar work. Overall, a 3.25 effort from COS.