SLIPPING INTO THE UNKNOWN

I remember reviewing this band's debut album 'Hunting The Fox' some eight years ago when they were just called Ines and were signed to Peter Wustmann's Music Is Intelligence label (which sadly collapsed in 1999). This is their second album for Tempus Fugit, following on from "The Flow" which came out in 1999 and the band have been renamed to avoid any confusions with other acts featuring a singer called Ines. This album has been recorded using guest male vocalists for the most part, with Ines writing the music and her husband Hansi providing the lyrics.

It is hard to describe the music, as although there are definite progressive elements that have been influenced by Eastern and Asian styles, there are mainstream sounds that are combined together into a melodic whole. The vocals are calm and gentle, well sung, and sometimes contrasting with what is going on underneath and at others in perfect harmony. It is not the most exciting rock album that I have heard but it is one that invites the listener to play close attention and then play it again when it has finished. An album that deserves to be heard, at least. Visit the label's site at www.tempusfugit.de or the band site at www.ines-music.de

Originally appeared in Feedback #70, Oct 02