Two of my fav artists getting together for a mutual album. That just couldn't be bad to me and this certainly isn't. As both in their own ways, separately or together, had been on the edge of developing art rock and/or taking electronic to its limits I get this must have come as a small shock or even disappointment to some fans. Cause even if still having an arty touch it's pop and it's catchy. Good simple melodies that stick and stay coupled with noticeable lyrics. I have no problem with that, especially if it comes from those two. Like when a renowned educated painter exhibits a work just consisting of a few dots and lines you just know that there is more to it than immediately meets the senses and worth further insight. And after getting in deeper you hear the same Eno and Cale as ever, just made from a simpler mold. Good pop music, accessible but spiced with enough odd to make it special. All tracks co-written, co-produced and performed by the two with some additional backing by drums, bass, guitar and violin. Though presented as a teamwork I can't help hearing a little more Eno than Cale and getting a similar feeling as from "Another Green World", but also being reminded of Cale's "Fear". Favorite tracks - "Spinning Away", "Lay My Love" and "The River". Not sure why it didn't sell more at release and today sorted in the "lost gems" compartment. Maybe it has to do with it was originally mostly released on CD and cassette at a time when many still relied on turntables. To my knowledge only issued on vinyl in Europe. Premiere UK on Land Records (LAND 12). First German had label as shown here and fully laminated cover. (ÄNÖ*) (CÄLX*) (FÖF*)
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