LILIENTAL

A playful little album which is surprising considering Mr dour concrete electronics Asmus Tietchens is present.

Proceedings are laid back with lots of electronics contributed by 'Cluster's' Moebius and master Krautrock production wizard Conny Plank. Pretty little tunes consisting of odd electronic noodlings emerge from seemingly fumbling fingers that hit all the wrong notes. "Liliental' is surprisingly good even though it doesn't have the foggiest idea as to where it's heading. It sounds like an experiment.

Special mention must be made for 'Wattwurm' - clearly the best tune on the album and hideously catchy. This is the one point where everyone 'clicks', producing something beautiful that reminds me of the more playful side of 'Cluster'. Most of the rest is somewhat forgettable, but this album has it's moments. Not bad.