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These six tracks are akin to the current electronic trend of deep ambient
music, but here Anglo-Indian Chandra's vocals are the focal point of the
trance-inducing drones, which include elongated synthetic tones, many sounding
like samples of her own ethereal, haunting voice. Other musical elements
reinforce the dense atmosphere: a bellowing didjeridoo momentarily fractures
the placidity of the sitar-drenched "ABoneCroneDrone 2," but its low tones mesh
with the droning ambiance, quickly becoming complementary rather than
disruptive. A wash of sitars returns on "5," over which Chandra intones
delicate, circular melodies. On the first and third tracks, she mixes
higher-pitched, dancing vocal rhythms within the context of the drones,
granting subtle forward movement to the tranquil aural environment; it's a
talent she displays throughout the album. Unlike much ambient music, Chandra's
temple of sound provides real solace and sanctuary. -- Bryan Reesman
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