From the Soft Machine-esque atmosphere, to the crazy Zappa freak outs and the hints of video game soundtrack influence (you can hear musical quotes of Pokemon Blue/Red cave music at 3:16 in Daytona as well as the Tom Nook theme from Animal Crossing at 1:00 in Himalia), this album will take you on a trip. This is by far my favorite Prog release since Koenjihyakkei's Dhorimviska! I'm excited to hear what will come next from this magnificent band. J.C.
Oh how I long for this album in vinyl format! Such smoothness. Such warmth. Such execution. This music begs to be taken along and woven into memories. Everyone I’ve shared this album with has loved it. The music speaks far and wide. Shouting out to a fellow follower, Brian Lehmann, for his excellent taste in music. If not for him, I likely would have never stumbled upon this absolute gem! Plinchmo Larduktin
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