Mick Karn (ex-Japan): Three Part Species (10th Anniversary Petrol 2LP) auf 2 LPs

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'Three Part Species' is the seventh album from ex-Japan member Mick Karn and is his attempt to blend elements of electronica, hiphop, jazz, world music and pop. Highlights include the Harold Budd-like piano / ambience of 'Floating Home' and 'Chocolate was a Boy' or the convincing Middle Eastern drawl of 'Pitta Pop'. One of the finest moments is saved until last - an ebow -led largely ambient piece entitled 'Regretted' - deep and moving, it reminds me of Michael Nyman in many ways, the composition giving way to half-heard vocals and haunting oboe. The Album is lush and rich, relaxed and confident. Opening track Of & About delivers haunting swirls over a slow percussion that gets trancier as it goes along, backed by a steady beat that holds everything together in a warm embrace. This is followed by Twitchy Hand Mover, one of the dancier tracks, and like the other gems you'll find here, it's mostly instrumental. The remaining eight vary from repetitive beats and resonating bass to the deep, sinking down under woodwinds of I'll Be Here Dreaming.