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without Electric Counterpoint this record would be unsalvageable to me. the vocal samples, the train whistle, the constant constant fucking repetition of the violins, it's possibly the most grating thing ive ever listened to. not one part of Different Trains was enjoyable to me. an exercise in tedium, rather than interesting repetition.
Electric Counterpoint on the other hand was some nice chill electronic minimalism. anything special? not really, but the bare minimum of decent is ... read more
first half is honestly a little underwhelming, but the second half hits pretty hard. it’s soft, mainly just finger plucking, but still super calm and nice. definitely carries the first half hard
first half is honestly a little underwhelming, but the second half hits pretty hard. it’s soft, mainly just finger plucking, but still super calm and nice. definitely carries the first half hard
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Track List
Different Trains
| 1 | America - Before the War 8:59 | 75 |
| 2 | Europe - During the War 7:31 | 70 |
| 3 | After the War 10:20 | 85 |
Electric Counterpoint
| 1 | Fast 6:51 | 85 |
| 2 | Slow 3:21 | 80 |
| 3 | Fast 4:29 | 85 |
Total Length: 41 minutes
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HOW TF DID I NOT KNOW THIS EXISTED?!?! STEVE REICH, KRONOS QUARTET AND MOTHERFUCKING PAT METHENY ON AN ALBUM?!?!
Added on: March 3, 2014