_Treader_ is an interesting listen, like all SHJ. Although they still
meander 'round and 'round (like _Busy, Curious,Thirsty_) _Treader_ seems
more focused, perhaps too much sometimes.
For every great song that they had on an album in the past, there was
always a pointless one (ie "Hale Bopp" to "Galapagos", or "Regal Talkies"
to "Suspensions Dub"), but this album seems to have changed that. There
aren't any real standout tracks, but there aren't any real weak ones
either. _Treader_ continues on the same path as _Busy_ removing itself
farther and farther from the dance floor and more suited to late-night
driving. Unfortunately, the tracks often suffer from lack of development,
as is the case with "More Stuff No One Saw" (which strikes me as the
first dnb spy tune). Good, but not up to the previous bar John and
Ashley have established themselves capable of. Less experimental than
_Busy_ but often without the melodies of _68 Million Shades ..._,. 7/10
but hoping repeated listening changes that.
J
"No rose without a thorn. But many a thorn without a rose." -
Schopenhauer
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