More than a random collection of tracks from a seamingly unconnected quintet of artists,
Water and Architecture is one of Sub Rosa's most satisfying compilation releases to date. The disc balances the more austere rhythmic abstractions of former
Tortoise member Bundy K. Brown (as Directions), electrojazz innovator Atom Heart, and Japanese sampler experimentalist
Bisk against two stunning contributions from
Seefeel and a handful of found sound and electro-acoustic manipulation by the Touch label's Jon Wozencroft (appearing here as Aer). Gorgeous and complete. ~ Sean Cooper