Produced by 's , 's sophomore outing is a more fully realized album than the group's debut. is a hypnotic collection of / compositions spurred to life by 's amplified, often percussive viola and 's inventive drumming (with touches of occasionally augmenting the proceedings). The mention of the players only hints at the racket this duo can make, however, for the disc is full of raw and inventive improvisational explorations that seem to come from more than simply viola and percussion. sounds much as the title would suggest, with a flurry of drums and pulsing viola. Other highlights include the muscular drums and aggressive string attack of and the pensive closer which features some soaring viola. This is not a release for the faint-hearted or traditional-minded, as it's swamped in and (with little melody for relief), but those who can weather these qualities will enjoy a daring work. ~ Erik Hage