O

Whilst the floating, weightless atmosphere of much of O shares common qualities with Popp's previous work, the change in approach has appreciable results. The mostly longer tracks on the first disc benefit from the involvement of intricate, expressive drum kit patterns. These seem to be woven carefully into the overall fabric of Popp's at least partially improvised compositions. So important a role do the drums play that Popp often pares the music down to a distinctly minimal dialogue between them and manipulated guitars, as on Cyprus or Glossy.