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I See That Now

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I first heard Avia on an Ambient station (AOL); the track was "Why Should I Cry?" and it grabbed me instantly: atmospheric, off-center, unpredictable. I chased down what info I could on the artist and purchased I SEE THAT NOW. The album is really fine--kind of like Eric Satie goes trance. Highly recommended.

Two of the tracks here have been featured in Paris Lounge compilation CDs. Plus a couple more "hits" can be found in You Tube for further exploration. I was very pleasantly surprised to find this CD at such a low price here, and bought it immediately. Excellent compositions, production and mood. One listen and many of the tunes will stick in your head for quite a while. A pity so much trash gets so much air time, and not stuff like this, even in Sirius. Recommended!

It may be a little premature to call this album a classic -- but it is excellent nonetheless. Avia's first EP, All My Jazz, was astounding, and his debut album confirms that promise. Corin Dingley and Andy Jenks from Alpha add their considerable talents to the proceedings. "Miles Golden Sands" is a house number, fluid and smooth. "Warm" is just that -- a lush, deep, throbbing number. Avia does slow just as well - "Why Should I Cry" wouldn't be out of place on any high-quality downtempo compilation. "Westernize" sounds like a leisurely film noir chase scene. An incredibly strong album.