embarks on more experiments in the future-is-now world of synthesizers and sequencers, where the painstakingly programmed machines often seem to generate an irresistible momentum of their own. As on , melodies are immediately appealing in an almost Continental manner, whether spelled out on violin, violectra, or on the sequenced synths that set up the ostinato underpinning. has even less help than before -- no more than one or two supporting players on a few tracks. One of them is , who does his flavorful jazz/funk thing over rhythm computer on ; the other is , who appears on two tracks. This is almost as essential as , and in some ways, even more confident and assured. ~ Richard S. Ginell