New Environ release from Kelley Polar. "Chrysanthemum(1)" is quite unique with a sound harking back to late eighties new wave / early nineties alternative. With its male / female harmonies and dramatics, it kind reminds me of Anything Box (of "Living In Oblivion" fame). "Rosenband(2)" features a leaner, more level sound if that's what you are looking for. But for most of you, the b-side is where it's truly at with a Morgan Geist instrumental edit(3) of "Rosenband." He completely reworks the feeling and comes up with some impressive future music.

reviewed by the mgmnt