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Review: The late Rei Harakami was a vital force in Japanese ambient electronica around the turn of the millennium, and his catalogue of works continue to be a source of intrigue and exploration for seasoned listeners as much as new arrivals. Colors Of The Dark was originally released in 2006, and features Harakami exploring strikingly elegant, undulating tones with a gallery-like crispness to the overall sound field. He also worked with Ikuko Harada on the track 'Yami Wa Hikari No Haha'. Rings has been committed to reissuing much of Harakami's music, and after the sought-after 2015 vinyl pressing of Colors Of The Dark became unobtainable again so quickly, it was high time for a new edition to be released so the music might reach more eager ears.

Review: Initially available solely on tape cassette in 1975, this album has undergone meticulous remastering and is now offered for the first time as a download and on a limited edition double album. This release marks John Taylor's third venture as a bandleader, succeeding his debut, 'Pause, And Think Again,' issued by Turtle Records in 1971. The sextet lineup features Stan Sulzmann, Kenny Wheeler, Chris Pyne, Chris Laurence, and Tony Levin, with Norma Winstone contributing her vocals on the debut.