Just as autumn must follow summer, must follow . 's poppy, peppy record from 2009, included guest-star vocalists, bright effects, and catchy melodies; 's dreamy, downtempo record from 2010, includes neither vocals nor much in the way of four-four beats. For those who jumped on the bandwagon -- and there were a lot of jumpers, since it surpassed all of their earlier records on the charts -- the music here will be seen as formless mood music, for better or worse. For those who enjoyed 's earlier downbeat material, this might seem more like home, although it has less character and warmth than or even . Much of it is simply a sedate version of ; for instance, could have easily been slotted on if vocals were added and its tempo was increased slightly. Elsewhere, have created music of beauty, as on and two pieces whose slowly shifting effects and warm atmosphere conjure a pastoral paradise as only can. While some of the tracks sound like rough sketches that were simply given a bit more shading, most of captivates as a full-length experience. ~ John Bush