Snap, crackle, pop. That's how my breakfast cereal used to sound. This reminds me a bit of those crackly childhood days. I can't say I'd rather play this over any Pole release on ~scape. I'm ambivalent. Although having a floaty, restful feel with a hint of dub, I find this record fails to illicit any strong feelings. Something about it does not 'gel'. That's the nature of music (and breakfast cereal) some will consume this with a big spoon, whereas I'm off for a fry-up.