CD Steve Roach – Back To Life

Steve Roach, a pioneer of the ambient genre, invites listeners on a profound sonic journey with the double-disc release Back to Life (2012). Released on the esteemed Projekt label, this album is a definitive example of Roach’s signature "dream-space" style, blending shimmering textures with deep, meditative atmospheres.

The album is structured to facilitate a deep-dive into inner worlds:

• Disc One: Features seven titles woven into a continuous 74-minute flow. It shifts gracefully through varying moods, ranging from light, muted tonal colors to moments of brooding intensity.
• Disc Two: Dedicated entirely to the epic, long-form piece “Mist of Perception.” This track is an otherworldly exploration of "pure ambient" soundscapes, utilizing subtle pulsations and linear themes to create a state of eternal serenity.

A departure from his rhythmic tribal-ambient works, Back to Life focuses on non-rhythmic, lush synth pads and glacial melodic cycles. Fans of Klaus Wiese or Alio Die, as well as newcomers to the cosmic drone movement, will find this a high-water mark in Roach’s vast discography. It is a radically meditative experience designed for those seeking expansive musical processions and supreme tranquility.