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Originally Posted by Marat Sar
This album is all about craft. Seasoned technical constructions, both melodic and production-related (soundscapes), need to step up because JDB-s vocals alone don't carry like they did in the nineties.
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I think soundscapes are a bit absent on RiF, the album feels like a huge step back from the lush sonic spaces present on Futurology. It feels like they've simplified their instrumentation quite a bit. I just listened to Futurology and there's little on RiF that even approaches of the diversity of tracks like Black Square or Empty Motorcades. I sort of blame (and perhaps unfairly) Dave Enriga. The albums where he's involved tend to have flatter soundscapes. When you see his name on a record, it's a sign the band are working within their comfort zone.