What albums did you listen to today?...continued

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   Elvin Jones - Elvin Jones is “On the Mountain” This is excellent! The whole album is
performed just by a trio and it does not sound like it, the overall sound of it being very full. In my opinion, the definitive highlight of this release is Jan Hammer’s virtuosic keyboard playing with beautiful solo synthesizer timbres and superb piano themes. 

Irmin Schmidt - Filmmusik Vol. 2 Irmin Schmidt’s
solo material is wonderful – well-crafted and well-performed. Most of the
musicians here are his bandmates from Can, yet the album doesn’t sound like the
band’s music. Some pieces are approaching the synth-based kosmische territory,
while some even bear resemblance to avant-garde music of La Monte Young. Very
interesting stuff!

Quiet Sun - Mainstream Love this album. From the piano
raindrops opening “Sol Caliente” to the last bars of “Rongwrong”, this album is just
nearly perfect. These experienced musicians bring such a fresh approach to the
Canterbury sounds we know and love. Remarkable work from every musicians, distinctive
compositions, and a wide palette of sonic colors. 

Fripp & Eno - No Pussyfooting I admit, I had never gotten around to listening to this album before,
it had somehow slipped away from my sight. This is another dreamy album full of
striking soundscapes. Robert Fripp’s guitar style and tone is splendid, Brain
Eno is extremely effective at what he does. Very enjoyable.

Faust vs. Dälek - Derbe Respect, Alder David, you were right, this is a really good album! It's something
really unique, I had not hear anything like this before. On instrumental parts,
it’s the industrial music I know, but the spoken words recall some odd future form
of hip-hop, but also spiritual jazz of the early 70’s. Great music, thanks so
much for the recommendation! By the way, it turns out my Dad really likes Dälek
and even had this very album on his iPod. 