‘Bizarre’ represents the welcome return of Matti Laamanen, once again under his Sundawner alias. ‘Bizarre’ continues his current preference for a more progressive sound, and, as always, it is a classy and sophisticated production. The trademark Matti Laamanen soundscapes are all here; the gorgeous, gliding overlapping synth lines, the dreamy atmospheres, the effortless drive, this time enhanced further by a celestial female vocal sample. Additionally, the gentle keys that dart in and out of the sound are simply magical too; this really is a beautiful piece of work from the Finnish maestro. The only downside of this release is that it has served to whet my appetite for more productions from Matti in the near future, so let’s hope that he doesn’t disappoint in that respect!