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Album Review: Illum Sphere - Ghosts Of Then And Now

Chris James

"The only downside to such subtle shadow-play is that many of these pieces seem to drift by if you’re not fully plugged in."



The debut of Brit producer Ryan Hunn, Ghosts Of Then And Now is let down by sporadic filler. At its best, it's mesmerising, as the likes of All Night - haunted by the vocals of Mai Nestor - are interlaced with an elusive sense of mystery rarely encountered elsewhere. Patient listening will bring rewards, as discretely burbling electro such as Ra_Light opens up its charms gradually. The only downside to such subtle shadow-play is that many of these pieces seem to drift by if you're not fully plugged in.