"Similar to their debut, perhaps a tad more likeable. Still very dark and complex music that requires attention to fully digest. The guitar is more in the front here instead of only texturing, something that can recall King Crimson's 73-75 era, although this is more difficult listening than that. You can't really go wrong with either of Present's two first, so grab Cuneiform's compilation featuring these two brilliant albums as soon as possible if dark, sinister and complex music interests you!"
"A strong debut album, and a highlight from the RIO genre. This Univers Zero side project, while being less classical influences, turned out to be equally as good as UZ (or even better at times), at least on this album. This is dark, sinister and challenging music, messing with your fragile mind on each second of playing. The music toys with repetetive and minimalistic elements but never get's tidious, one of the few albums who manage to keep your (well, at least my) attention constantly from start to finish. It's not too long, neither to short but sometimes I beg for more while listening to this album. The opening track is the best on the album and one of Avant-Prog's best compositions, in my opinion, with controlled but technically amazing musicianship. Complex, dissonant and scary music that should not be listened to unless you're familiar with music like this. Give it a try, it deserves it!"
