It's demanding music, leaving the listener few convenient, easy-to-grasp handholds, but for those willing to make the investment (or for those already intrigued by the Japanese onkyo scene), the payoffs are enormous. Highly recommended.

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yeah!?!? this is by far my favorite thing involving ami yoshida—possibly amongst my favorite things involving sachiko m, and that's really saying something. i've heard some cosmos before, but it never left that strong of an impression on me, whereas this had me completely frozen in place and mesmerized by its sound; i don't know how i didn't see the wonderful textural capabilities of this power duo before. it's so warm and relaxing—it sorta shuts off all the ... read more

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