Comments on: Brian Eno - Ambient 4: On Land

By: BlueBrat

BlueBrat — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:34:23 +0000

I understand what Hittman is saying. I like some of his ambient works, but not all of it. He’s a great musician in that he tries various styles, re-invents himself almost all the time, etc., but that just means you end up not liking everything he may do.

By: elaine jameson

elaine jameson — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:49:02 +0000

Hitman -

Saying you like Eno except for his ambient music is a bit like saying you like jazz until they just start making stuff up - but some of that older stuff is great, too.

By: Hittman

Hittman — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:00:54 +0000

I love Eno, but his ambient music doesn’t do a lot for me. It’s like listening to John Cage: “Ok, that’s an interesting idea, now let’s listen to something else.”

I prefer his work with Roxy Music, his solo albums of the 70s, his Bowie trilogy (especially Heroes), Talking Heads and especially Phil Manzanera / 801.

Brian Eno is hardly a household name, but he has had an enormous influence on all kinds of music. He is the Willie Dixon of our generation.

By: Roland Reinke

Roland Reinke — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:41:23 +0000

Great review, wonderful album.