Encounter
by Michael Stearns

Encounter by Michael Stearns
Year: 1988
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Award Top albums of 1988 (1,435th)
Award Top albums of the 1980s (12,885th)

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Overall rank: - | 1980s rank: 12,885th | 1988 rank: 1,435th

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From 04/03/2018 02:43 | #212209
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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