Alarming, beautiful, haunting, and horrific. The scraped innards of a nightmare tempered by the faint, comforting wisps of a memory, half-forgotten. One of the best atmospheric soundtracks in years, untainted by lyrics, unhindered by any need to conform to any one style -- sounds and spectral tones to be coveted by deep and cold emotions.

A masterful work that feels as if it has come from some primordial origin. There is such a vast expanse to the soundscape, treated with a minimalist, gracious approach that borders upon ceremonial. Every moment is composed with care: the slow heartbeat of the drums, the haunting tones of the organ, and the deep, resonant vocals that underpin it all. An album that is designed to be listened to as a whole, and one that befriends you on those long, dark nights.

A near perfect mix of modern and traditional musical techniques. Uplifting yet melancholic, driven by a sophisticated and delicate talent, with a sublime recording quality that makes it a real treat to listen to.