GUDRUN

Pierrot Lunaire continue their esoteric experiments in electronic prog on Gudrun, with synthesisers a greater presence than ever. At points showing the influence of challenging, discomforting electronic artists such as Richard Pinhas of Heldon, the album mingles a Tangerine Dream/Klaus Schulze style of electronic music with Italian folk elements to create a mix which will not to be every listener's taste, and if I'm honest isn't to my taste. But at the same time, I can see that the album will appeal a lot to those who become accustomed to its unique and different flavour. Three stars seem the right pick to make - I don't think you'd be absolutely missing out if you skip over this one but if the experiment it embodies sounds like it might appeal to you then go for it.