Title: Low-key cousin to Volume 1
Review: At first listen, this more subdued, darker-eyed cousin to Vol. 1 is a rather underwhelming experience -the vast majority of the pieces seem somewhat one-dimensional and over-repetitive. However, a certain hypnotic beauty does reveal itself on "Ether" and, in particular, the stately "Batwings" after repeat plays. While there is nothing here to match the chilling dynamics of "Are you shivering?" from Vol. 1, "Tiny Golden Books", which almost threatens to transmutate into bubbling techno, "An Emergency", a short, frosty, Rose Mcdowall-sung piece, and "Paranoid Inlay" are just interesting enough to redeem the exercise. As with most of Coil's work, it grows more interesting and nuanced with each play...
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