As "Kammerflimmer Kollektief" translated into English refers to a disease causing irregular heartbeats, it's appropriate that many of 's 13 tracks chug along at a somewhat irregular pace. That's not say that free-form structures dominate the mix, though, as has done an outstanding job in balancing focused experimentation with spontaneous dissonance. In fact, has succeeded on nearly all counts in creating a set of cohesive yet entirely distinctive tracks, few of which overstay their welcome. Employing a variety of beats and touches, building textures on top of each other, keeping a steady hand on their intensity, and smothering some in static while allowing others to travel uninterrupted, shows himself a master of manipulating the pristine periphery of his soundscapes. Whether drowning screams in incessant drumbeats ( ) or presenting a tribal cacophony ( ), impresses with his ability to keep each track going, avoiding the pitfall of over-reliance on layered drones. Judiciously selected samples, guitars, strings, and synths are ultimately found to be all that is necessary for strangely compelling listening. ~ Matt Fink