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Accidental Pleasures

Joe Miramonti | Chicago IL | 12/15/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"While using Tower's listening station for classical music, I thought I selected a Phillip Glass CD. When I heard the first section of Gordon's work I was transfixed, I stood there listening well into the second track. I had to have this CD. Imagine my delight to find this was a new artist I had not heard before. I hope I will find more work by Gordon to purchase soon. While bearing some resemblence to Glass's cycling movements, this album combines more variety of instruments and moods. And yes I am also a fan of the horns on track 3, unique and enchanting."

Powerful and atmospheric.

M. Hines | Atlanta, GA | 06/03/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The first track, "Weather One," has the force of an impending, violent storm. The quick, cutting sounds of the violin ensemble remind me a bit of the music from "Psycho." The weakest track is "Weather Three." The air raid sirens are eerie in small doses, but they are nerve-wracking in large ones. The last track, "Weather Four," is my favorite. The violins surge along in a minor key in a rhythm that I can only descibe as something like the rhythm of running."

A well made album

M. Hines | 06/16/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I love the whole album including track 3. The sirens soung like opening tulips - opening and withering away in brown heat."