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A combination of grinding and breathy noises over an appropriately sinister sonic backing gets the awesome 'Landscape of Tomorrow' off to a very impressive start. An excellent lead line is then blasted by a simply fantastic rhythmic salvo that grabbed me as strongly as Mark Shreeve's 'Legion' did the first time I heard it. The melodies could also have been penned by Mark- they're that good. It's a bit difficult trying to air keyboard and drum at the same time but I sort of managed it!

We of course finish with an explosion. 'Element of Intrigue' starts off with a brooding rhythm to which wonderful melodic pulsations are added complimented by a stonking anthemic lead line. Again my body just couldn't keep still- its all so incredibly exciting and full of energy! 'Moving Target' blasts forward with crashing rhythms. It's the sort of music that would get you driving way too fast. Heavy stuff indeed. 'Biomechanoid' initially calms things down a little. The soft pads soon give way to a rapid staccato melody then vast lead stabs and a spitting machine gun type rhythm. The soloing is absolutely manic, way OTT and of course just how I like it. All the tracks so far have been superb but this is even better. For the meek, lovers of squeaking dolphins and fairies this most certainly ain't.

'Creature of Legend' features vocal samples from some film about Sasquatch. Another exciting loping rhythm starts up along with a moody moaning lead line. There is even an acoustic guitar in there mixing delicacy with power. 'The Rebus Tape' builds slowly, a sharp rhythmic loop mixing with a rapid sequence. There is something of a sinister feel to proceedings. We enter euphoric realms once more as a superb strident lead line starts up over apocalyptic drums. There are changes in pace as we go; from moody passages to more oomph laden belters. 'Delusions' is more like a cross between Mark Shreeve and Synthetik. Again rhythms and infectious melodies mix exquisitely with some well-chosen samples. It's a track which just oozes attitude. 'Facde' is a short atmospheric piece but hardly tranquil, instead it is moody and full of menace. I also thought 'Eastern Promise' was going to be laid back but no- it turns out to be the most 'different' track on the album. Like a mix between Asana and Space! 'The All seeing Eye' is another brooding atmospheric number, sort of like dark Robert Rich mixed with TD's 'Sorcerer'.