ETERNAL IMAGES

Eternal Images (or Internal Images, according to the cover art--the official title differs) is one of Senmuth's many forays into ethnic-influenced world rock. The pieces are very open and jammy and, unfortunately, often venture off into nothingness, never to return. While the musicianship is great and the music enjoyable, it lacks direction and cohesion, making it feel like a collection of unfinished outtakes rather than fully enjoyable pieces. Certainly, some tracks do strike me as standout--I remember "Harmonious Resonance" being a particularly good listen. That tends to be the unfortunate exception to the rule, however. While it's certainly not a difficult listen, nor an unpleasant one, progressive music fans will find little to appease their appetites here.