Ron Boots Mea Culpa CD / 6 Tracks / 75.22 mins Please go to the Store to buy this item.

We begin with the first part of the title track. After a tranquil introduction a skipping sequence comes in. Rhythms gradually build. The development of this track has been so subtle that it has all become quite hypnotic. There is a definite feel of Klaus Schulze to it all. The rhythms depart and the sequence is left in isolation, just various effects spinning around it. The drums do, of course return and we continue on our helter skelter journey. Nearer the end triumphant lead lines make an entrance then the sequences are beefed up even more reaching a final climax just before the end. Initially '08.00 Sunday Morning' is appropriately rather sleepy but then a slow sequence comes in along with female vocal colouring. A gorgeous lead line strikes up completing a truly beautiful picture. What a wonderful track. 'The Roses in my Life' is based around a jaunty body moving rhythm and little melodic flourishes. We then get some spoken text / poetry. Not sure why but I was reminded of Sting! Now I know some people hate any vocals in their EM but I think this worked superbly- liked the words as well. Well done Ron! The second part of the title track A delicate rhythm can be heard low in the mix, surrounded by all manner of twittering effects. A splashing rhythm and bass line augment a rather complex build up as things gradually become more syncopated creating an exciting head of steam. Would be a great track played live! 'Four Does' soothes the senses. Soft strings mix with insect sounds. A shuffling rhythm starts up but really this is a track to lay back and chill out to. 'Quick Silver' puts the foot down on the accelerator once more. A real cool groove is created that should get the whole body moving.. There is some female vocal colouring that I thought worked to start off with but was maybe slightly over done. There is also a seventh track not credited on the back tray artwork which seems to be a vocal less version of 'The Roses in my Life'. (DL)

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