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Cities in Fog

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Greinke's soundscapes--both old and new (the discs contain a re-release of his 1985 work "Cities in Fog", and follows up with 1995's sequel to that album)--speak two stories at once: One, the sound of industry and the city, that ambience of the works of man. Two, the alienation towards which such industry ultimately leads; Greinke lets you know that you are alone, utterly alone, in a world of precise mechanics. The lack of both vocals and any sort of defined beat may scare off most listeners (although "Still Fall" from disc two may be an exception), but those who stay will find this true "industrial" music, and not today's version of heavy guitar and synthesizer. But it is still very, very cold. Listen with the lights off.

I must agree with the other review of this CD...defenitely listen with the lights off. My particular favorite is "Urban Pasture" on the first disk...a kind of muddled, post-apocalyptic sounding, barren yet textured landscape (if any of that makes sense). Incorporating everyday sounds of industry and machinary make this cd very interesting to listen to, I certainly recommend it.

Fine remastering of Greinke's 1985 vinyl album debut, with an extra CD. Well worth the wait. Tracks that make this 2-CD a keeper include "Moving Through Fog", the quite expressive "Urban Pasture", "City Light", "Below" and the two superb seven-minute epics - that can make your hair (literally) stand on end - "Harbor Island" and "Low Ceiling". Some have noted that this is TRUE industrial music with substance and plenty of depth. Another good description would be 'dark ambient'. Great to listen to late at night. Fans of, say - Robert Rich, Lustmord, Kenneth Newby and Brian Eno should get many enjoyable spins from 'Cities In Fog / Cities In Fog 2'. Highly recommended.

The three reviews already here are right on about this CD. The original CIF is groundbreaking, and they are both unique and thought provoking, like most of JG's music.

Just don't pay ridiculous prices for music that is still available elsewhere (like the artists' website). It's called speculating.