Akrasia is an old question dealing with the weakness of the will. To behave "akratically" is when one acts against his better judgement, committing acts that are known to be wrong but yet still going through with the motion. Markus Lönebrink wanted to explore not so much the philosophical issues at hand, but rather the subjective experience of akrasia itself. To learn of the underlying motives of when one acts akratically. Certain events in the akratic process felt natural to him and it was those he tried to integrate into these soundscapes. There are no conclusions described in the music, but there might be a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel and perhaps the shadow of a hint of why we humans sometimes act as irrationally as we do. A shared quest to gain better knowledge of oneself through this self-revisionistic ambient journey filled with ethereally lush passages that give way to a truly visionary and immersive experience. Features a special collaboration with Pär Bostrom (Kammarheit), who also made the artwork for the textured gatefold sleeve.
STURM - 'Le Prix Du Sang Et Des Larmes' CD (War Office Propaganda)
Very attractive debut of this French neoclassical, neo-symphonic, martial industrial act. Fourty minutes of music over nine tracks, created in a specific orchestral vein. Not so many mighty, bombastic phrases as one would expect, but a lot of moving atmospheres instead. It could be said Sturm wear their influences on their sleeve. Recommended to fans of A Challenge Of Honour etc. Digipak.
