Encounter (studio album) by Michael Stearns

Encounter by Michael Stearns
Year: 1988
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Award Top albums of 1988 (1,419th)
Award Top albums of the 1980s (12,772nd)
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This is probably my second favorite "new age" recording after Ray Lynch's Deep Breakfast. This wonderful recording by Mr. Stearns is eerie, haunting, a little scary AND beautiful. A fascinating listening experience!
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