NATURAL CAUSES

This is an enchanting album, one influenced strongly by Tibbett's strong Buddhist leanings alongside his unique 12-string guitar tunings and legato phrasing. It's certainly progressive music, although there's not much rock to be found here in comparison to his earlier electric albums such as 'The Fall of Us All'. Instead the tracks represent an exploration of intense, meditative soundscapes. Tibbett's snaking guitar lines fold effortlessly into the rich percussive tapestry provided by longtime collaborator Marc Anderson who deploys a range of hand drums and gongs. The result is a beautiful, unique and contemplative album, one that burns with an understated intensity.