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A more-than-decent follow-up to 2003's 'The Painter's Palette', but different in its own right. They have removed the horns/saxophones and vocals are at a minimum, but it sounds even jazzier this time around. A 38-minute slice comprised of 9 bursts of maniacal music genius (one can hardly call them songs), but some listeners, especially first-timers, may find it way too chaotic for their tastes. However, for those of you who loved 'Palette', you've got a new album to pick up. Choice cuts-- New Disorder, Crystalline Whirl, I Killed Rebecca.