superb, expert neo-minimalism from the retiring berliner — veteran of collaborations like vilod (with ricardo villalobos), the moritz von oswald trio, nsi and sun electric — making a rare, treasurable solo foray. six tracks ranging from oscillatory steppers to eerie hauntings. beautifully sleeved, too.

following the success of last years reissue of vox populis aither, emotional rescue returns to the french / persian band with the first of two albums selected from their considerable archive. first, their experiments between 1984 and 1989 in what are essentially pre-aither sessions, magiques creations is in essence, an album of the imagination.

2x12inch lp, includes unique hq sleeve wich is differnt to the first pressing. coloured vinyl. here comes the long-awaited third album of desolate. like a fine wine, after five long years in the studio it is ripe to be heard.