The
Allen Weinberg cover of this CD features a beautiful photograph by Chip Simmons showing fields, a mountain reaching up to fluffy white clouds against a blue sky, and a young girl holding a white Hula-Hoop above her head. This cover is a good reflection of the instrumental sounds recorded in Studio A of Boston's Berklee College and mixed at Rainbow Studios in Oslo, Norway. The music of keyboardist, arranger, and composer
Karl Lundeberg is pretty and mellow.
Anders Bostrom's flute glides alongside Philip Hamilton's percussion and use of voice as an instrument, especially in the third track, "Croton Drive." Producer Wayne Wadhams, who had a hit in the '60s with his group the Fifth Estate, is known for getting a sparkling clean sound, while allowing the group members to be themselves. He's the perfect complement to this five-piece group. Their performance on "San Sebastian" is smooth and inspired. If Enya performed with
Edgar Froese, it might sound something like this subtle but intense series of compositions. ~ Joe Viglione