Overview
Esoteric Escape was recorded in 2006 at the studio of Alex Tronic Records in Edinburgh, Scotland, and was produced by Paul Croan. The album features guitar-driven Electronic music and it is predominantly instrumental, with 3 exceptions, Lost for Days, In the Next Beginning and Frozen Fireworks. It consists mainly of Guitar, Bass, Keyboards and the use of various types of Drum Machine.
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When questioned about the influences for the sound created on Esoteric Escape, the band have been quoted as saying
| “ | ..the plan from the outset was to create reflective, futuristic music with a balance of analogue and digital sounds... . [1] | ” |
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