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Hi Udi yeah I think there are probably quite a few fans of them here (including me "Infite Ellipse" is probably one of the few albums that kept me sane during bootcamp :O )

See if you guys like this, probably the best RIO stuff to come out of Greece

The new Univers Zero album, Phosphorescent Dreams, is now available at Wayside. It's a bit on the steep side at $30 but that's because Daniel decided to go with a Japan only release so this is an import.

Ordered

http://www.waysidemusic.com/Music-Products/Univers-Zero-Phosphorescent-Dreams__14-Arcangelo-spc-ARC-spc-1313.aspx

Nogbad_The_Bad wrote: The new Univers Zero album, Phosphorescent Dreams, is now available at Wayside. It's a bit on the steep side at $30 but that's because Daniel decided to go with a Japan only release so this is an import. Ordered http://www.waysidemusic.com/Music-Products/Univers-Zero-Phosphorescent-Dreams__14-Arcangelo-spc-ARC-spc-1313.aspx

My God these Hoyry-kone albums are fan-tastic.

Initial gut reaction on the new Univers Zero:

I can definitely see what DD meant when he was talking about less "noise" in this album. There is definitely less of a tonal palette (they are a quintet + guests of course so not completely unusual/unexpected) and the compositions themselves seem a bit more subdued than the usual UZ record. And dare I say, it sounds a little safe? That said...it does seem like a nearly logical follow up to Clivages, if the goal was to make something less volatile...so it's not like this is a complete "new" sound for them...just perhaps less them (if that makes sense)...at least IMHO.

Oddly, there were parts that reminded me of Miriodor's later/now period (without the circus influences), which I found a little disappointing. At the moment, this would probably be near the bottom of my list for UZ albums. But it was only one listen so plenty of time to change that opinion.

At least it's not 38 minutes long though!

Man With Hat wrote: bumpcough Man With Hat wrote: In regards to Atomic Ape... I see on the musicians credits there is a vocalist. How vocal is this album? bumpcough

The latest Cardiac delivery has landed at Wayside for those interested it includes :-

melotron98 wrote: Would you recommend Present albums after Le Poision Qui Rend Fou? I know only first two and both are great. And what would be good to begin with Cardiacs?

Can't really go wrong with Present.  I'd say "COD Performance" is less recommendable as its a bit stripped down and doesn't feel complete.  "Certitudes", however, if my favorite album by them and highly recommended, as is the live album from the accompanying American tour (which I got to see!) "A Great Inhumane Adventure".  There's another album of theirs I don't have yet, and someone will probably chime in and say that one's the best.  As good as their early stuff is, I think their potency only increased with time - more aggressive and cranky, if you get my drift.

I'm a big fan of Present and becoming one of Cardiacs