Many words are used to describe music, ranging from the obvious descriptions, fast, loud, slow, soft ... etc, then there are the more abstract adjectives sublime, moving, inspirational, depressive ... etc. Luxurious is not one of those readily used terms, but Causa Sui, & this album in particular is most definitely luxurious. Strangely, in a Metal Magazine, a reviewer wrote "...music for people who fall asleep in the bath..." & this description actually fits nicely. The long songs drip with beautifully clean guitar tones, restrained drums, robust bass & occasional saxophone jaunts. Devoid of vocals, the album communicates with you at a far more subtle level. Not quite 60's nostalgia, something far less frantic, Causa Sui rarely turn their distortion up, but when they do, the sounds are beautiful & mesmerizing. The entire album runs like a journey, even the titles inspire travel;
Red Valley,
Lonesome Traveler &
Venice by the Sea; & like a journey there are quiet times of peace & contemplation, busier times when you are enjoying something new & then frenetic times when you are swamped by the unknown, but in the end you always look back with fond memories. This album is like that, in 33 minutes. Another that demands a listen through, not picking & choosing.
Best Tracks: Red Valley (but really, listen to it through, its better that way)
