The hypnotizing and dreamlike electronic ambient continues where Caravans to Empire Algol left off, but with a slightly different approach. Whereas that album sounded more like an aural journey through the unknown, this one sounds more like a musical impression of a vast and mysterious landscape (as the album title might suggest). Transmissions From Empire Algol is more musical and textured than its predecessor, with Fenriz even going so far as to change keys and moods occasionally rather than create a long continuum like he did on Caravans to Empire Algol. There are even a few times when genuine musical phrasings, comprised of beautifully harmonized synthesizer lines, take the front (much to my delight). Though not as focused as the last Neptune Towers album, Transmissions From Empire Algol is probably my personal favorite Fenriz album because there's just no end to the psychedelic, dreamlike, or emotionally stirring moments here.
Favorite track: "To Cold Void Desolation"
Least favorite track: "First Communion Mode -- Direct"
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