In many ways, this is Wapassou's most artistically accomplished work. The classically influenced 34 minute title track is dense and complex, with Wapassou demonstrating their musical maturity over the course of both sides of the LP. And yet, I found myself missing the haunting atmospheres, and mysterious sounds of the previous 3 albums. Perhaps had they broken this composition into smaller tracks, where they could be dissected individually, it may have worked more smoothly as a whole. As it stands though, the sprawling piece can be impenetrable at times. For fans of the classic Wapassou sound, there is no doubt it is an essential purchase, but it does seem to be a bit too formal I'm afraid.
Ownership: LP: 1979 Crypto. Single sleeve. Online purchase from 2015. My first copy was the 80s Omega Studio LP reissue that I bought in 1990. This was replaced by the 1994 Musea CD. This CD misses the usual liner notes in English, only leaving them in French. One unique photo, which is preserved below. There is one 6+ minute bonus track, which is a separate sound from the album proper. It uses real drums but sounds like a later effort. OK but I'm indifferent. Considering all these factors, the CD can go.
I find this to be a pretty big drop off from the first three. You nailed it - it definitely lacks that mystique that the others have, and really suffers for it.
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