Visions Of The Past (remastered) – Apollo AMB 3925

This iconic ambient techno album from 1994 – long out of print – is finally getting a reissue to help more get their ears around a mystical and much beloved album. One of its defining moments is ‘Aqua Viva’, a track that brings the listener out of the rave days and into the then current state of chill out music, an epic track that perfectly balances techno and ambient flavours. ‘Dream Or Reality’ is also a standout and was a single at the time of release. The beauty is almost spiritual with Tangerine Dream like sequencing over lush electronics. The album is one of the best examples of why the period of 1992-1994 was so revered. Robert Leiner was already known for his blinding techno and trance albums just before this came out. This album took his name to immortal status among those into ambient techno, but really anyone who likes deep electronic music should find something to adore here.