A virus comes along and brings the cultural world to a standstill. But the universe is more powerful and cannot be stopped. And so The Universe By Ear have forged further into their own sonic cosmos with their third Big Bang. After the liberating I and the structured II, the trio have now plumbed the depths and breadths on their third self-titled album. So it's no surprise that the almost 45 minutes of music are divided into just five songs, with lengths ranging from 7,5 to 13 minutes. The Universe By Ear continue to use angular breaks and rapid changes as stylistic devices, but there are now also more parts that breathe, proliferate, and at times rebel against their creators. And at the same time, the lyrics, which deal with dystopias, self-discovery, and life, take on more weight. As always, not easy listening, but a powerful work nonetheless.
01 Sail Around The Sun
02 Something In The Water
03 Two-Hour Drive/Are We There Yet?
04 Lie Alone
05 Salty River (including Monoliths)
