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    Thymikon

    Nipsis

    (1996)

    Reviewed by Shari Lloyd

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    Label Logistikon RecordsThe Phantom Tollbooth1997
    ambientelectronicindustrial

    I've been looking for this CD for a while. A blending of Eastern Orthodox chant with industrial keyboards and sampling sounded intriguing. "Nipsis," the title track, is a wonderful example of this blend of old and new musical styles. The rest of the album varies from a fast dance beat to an ambient almost new age feel yet forms a cohesive whole. The overall tone of the album is dark but not depressing. It's well worth the investment.

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