Lifeforms (1994)

"Having indulged in more explicitly ambient realms with the Amorphous Androgynous side project, FSOL returned to full action with "Lifeforms", a double-disc effort that ranks as one of the best experimental techno releases of the '90s. If not as immediately memorable on a song per song basis as, say, Aphex Twin's "Selected Ambient Works" collections, as an overall piece, "Lifeforms" makes for an inventive, fascinating aural experience, as rich and detailed as the Orb's best work. Where FSOL differs from that band in particular is the comparative lack of overt humor and less immediate desire to make people groove -- this is something to listen to rather than necessarily dance to. In comparison to "Accelerator", this is an extremely subtle listen, with rhythms generally buried in the mix, serving the melodies rather than vice versa." (Ned Raggett, Allmusic; waardering: 5 uit 5 sterren)

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