Mind Over Matter Shambhala

A timely arrival after their headlining performance at EMMA#4, this album is advertised as "The quiet album, peaceful music for relaxation". Anyone partial to soothing sounds and subliminal textures which hint at melody and rhythm will be impressed by this album. It undoubtedly has meditative qualities which are underlined by the Buddha style imagery on the front cover. Shambhala apparently has dual meanings; the legendary kingdom in the Himalayas, and a symbol of the silent, inner path to spiritual enlightenment. I think you get the idea by now! Musically the album is executed with some style and panache. Some of the melodies have underlying strengths which belie the delicate execution. The title track weighs in at a sturdy 18 minutes and most of the others surpass the ten minute mark. They seldom sound overly long though, an indication that this hasn't just been thrown together. Headphones on, turn off the lights and drift. (GG)

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