Dedicated fans of Fripp & Eno will no doubt be looking for
similarities between the duo's two previous (and profoundly
influential) releases No Pussyfooting (1973) and Evening Star
(1975), and THE EQUATORIAL STARS (48'00"), their nearly 20
years later follow-up. The biggest difference between the
generations is economical. On earlier works, such as "The
Heavenly Music Corporation", "Swastika Girls" and "An Index of
Metals", Fripp & Eno used texture and melody to realize their
sprawling album sidelong compositions. Their more recent
album is more conservative with respect to track length.
Containing seven less than ten minute pieces, THE
EQUATORIAL STARS utilizes the same basic concept perfected
on their previous works (emotionally charged liquid lead guitar
tones snaking over rolling ambient loops and washes), but in
the bare minimum of time. The album contains music that is
less composition than artifact of the infinite permutations
associated with this method of design. Although high-concept in
its origins, THE EQUATORIAL STARS is saved from exceeding
the grasp of its listeners by the warm, consonant and utterly
engaging melodies produced by guitarist Robert Fripp. This
album is a wonderful example of inward turning slow-music, but
it's greatest success is in revealing the human side of these two
iconic figures of the Ambient Music genre.

Tune in to STAR'S END this weekend for music from THE
EQUATORIAL STARS by Fripp & Eno

For more on THE EQUATORIAL STARS, access:
http://www.enoshop.co.uk

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