These things said, there are many things that are positive about this album. This is nonsense, Mike has had many guest or session musicians appearing on his previous works. It may also be suggested that as most of the instruments are played by "session" musicians rather Mike, that this is not a Mike Oldfield album. Others may feel that it does not break new ground in the way that some of his other output has done. Not every Oldfield fan will welcome this album as it is a departure from the format of his most critically acclaimed and admired works. In any case, the creative impetus derived from his situation and the will rather than pressure has I believe given the songs on this album space to develop and breathe, where previously there may have been an unwelcome under current which shaped the music, production and delivery. This climate has undoubtedly created a more harmonious environment for the creative process even if many of the songs deal with the fall-out from Mikes personal circumstances. "Having spent a large part of the 1980's writing songs and shorter pieces almost under duress from the record company, this is probably the first album where Mike has put together a collection of songs with more traditional rock or pop structures without having to please or appease anyone.
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