And so it continues. The passing of the late, great Elton Dean must have been a big hit to the system, but Soft Machine Legacy have dusted themselves down, brought in the multi-talented Theo Travis and got on with doing what they do best - exploring the possibilities and boundaries of music.

Although, this is probably the first of their albums where Legacy is almost a complete misnomer. For this is totaly forward looking music, drenched in loops and sampling, as Hugh Hopper seems to have found a sympathetic partner with Travis now on board. Combined with the unique manner in which John Eteridge approaches his guitar, this album has some remarkable high points. I'm not denying that there are low points as well, but that's a chance you take when you investigate improvised music.