by Jim Brenholts
Air 2 is a CD of 11 &trips& by Pete Namlook, one of the most prolific recording artists of all time. These compositions -- &Trip 1& through &Trip 11& -- are individual atmospheres with overt and subtle influences. Namlook is well versed and well traveled in many ambient styles and displays them here. The primary modus operandi for this disc, however, is minimalism. The individual atmospheres build from drones and intertwine to create grand soundscapes. This is one of Namlook's deeper works. It will appeal to fans of Alio Die, Zero Ohms, Brannan Lane, and Mathias Grassow.