Customer Reviews

Of Earth & Sky

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(2)
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I have been on the search for ambient/techno artists for some time and have found some real gems(Delerium, Sounds from the Ground, Orb,). I was in a new/used cd store and was flipping through the dance/techno section when I happened on "Of Earth And Sky" First off I liked the cover, second there was a paragraph on the back cover that described the CD. I figured for 8 bucks, what have I got to lose, right? So I get home and give a listen. The first track "Clear Light" started so smoothly. I was pleasently suprised. My suprise quickly turned into outright bewilderment when "Point Of Passage" came on. I love ths CD. It certainly is one of the tightest albums of 1998. If you like world fusion techno this CD will not disappoint.

This CD "Spirit Level" refers to Mark Adams Allison (who as Phobos also wrote and produced the just as pleasing CD entitled Phobos). "Of Earth And Sky" is the only CD he has done under this moniker. The other two CDs (Dirty Little Funky and Kindred Spirits) by artist "Spirit Level" are found on the Ubiquity label and are from a London club/dance/jazz duo.

This is Japanese-based Groove Atmoshperic New Age World inspired by the voice of Kyoko Kigasawa. The first tracks are more engaging than the final ones but all are worth the purchase price. My rating of 4 means I like the album, still listen to it and recommend a purchase.

I had the good fortune of hearing The Spirit Level by accident on my way back from Ohio to New Jersey over the holidays. I was driving late at night through the mountains, scanning through the stations when I happened upon this treasure of music on a public radio station. The serene sounds and vibrant wild drum beats kept me fascinated so much that I slowed down so the radio station wouldn't fade out before I could get the artists' name. This music made me feel at one with nature and the road, and intensely alive. I'd recommend this cd to anyone seeking a magical musical experience.

This CD is awsome. After hearing half of two songs in the music store, i had to buy this CD. This group has really figured something out and I hope they keep going with it. This is the music of a dancing soul, with very positive and exciting grooves. You can not mess up buying this one.

It's as if the world got together and made some music. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys music.

This album, a groundbreaking effort by The Spirit Level, effortlessly blends eastern and western musical styles in a positive and groove-oriented fashion. Forget about Deep Forest and Enigma, that's old news compared to the fresh and enlightening feel of tracks such as Moksha and Peyote Road! This album takes you on a journey through your soul - some tracks brings back childhood memories, while others inspire you to explore the future beyond. Listen to this album with headphones, and let the music take you inside your deepest self.