Artifacts

Steve Roach | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 15, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Fortuna Records
• ASIN: B0000007VA
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,366 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #58 in Music > Indie Music > Alternative Rock > American Alternative
  • #84 in Music > Indie Music > Alternative Rock > Indie & Lo Fi

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Follow-up to Origins which explores new sonic territory, February 9, 1999

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This review is from: Artifacts (Audio CD)

Roach's 1993 release Origins was a consummate example of tribal-ambient electronica, his finest solo recording since Dreamtime Return, the album generally considered to be his masterpiece by both critics and listeners alike. Artifacts is the follow-up to Origins and like previous Roach recordings, it continues to blaze new trails in sound synthesis. Perhaps the highlight of the disc is the 24-minute "The Origin of Artifacts", which begins with a truly bizzare sequencer rhythm that gently yet relentlessly pushes you to the outer limits of deep space, then evolves into a catharic frame drum-based ceremony that gives you an idea of what our prehistoric ancestors may have indulged in from time to time. There are "ambient" pieces as well like "Your Own Eyes" and "Begin Where I End", reminiscent of both Dreamtime and Structures From Silence. All in all, an accomplished work.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Words Cannot Express, January 12, 2004

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Russ (Bellingham, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Artifacts (Audio CD)

This particular release by Steve Roach contains such a potent spiritual quality to it. I own eight of his other works, but this is the cd I keep coming back to. I can imagine that many people have releases by artists that mean much more than just music to them, but rather encompasses some facet of who they are, what they feel, and what they know. That is really what Artifacts represents to me, and that tends to make it tough to actually describe this release or put into words that most people can relate to. But I also feel that many people would understand if they were to listen to Artifacts in forthright, and especially in an enhanced setting for such music, like the desert southwest. Definitely give this cd a shot.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Facts on Artifact, June 24, 2003

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Denise G. Sifuentes "dream15" (Mammoth Lakes, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Artifacts (Audio CD)

This was one of Steve Roach's best CD's. I enjoyed it from beginning to end and was completely satisfied with it as it did live up to my high expectations of Steve Roach's amazing works. If you are a fan or just enjoy ambient music this CD is definitely a good choice one will be happy with. Steve's music is so soothing and relaxing in a way that gets your mind away from your everyday worries. Overall an excellent CD and artist.