Out of any album in their catalogue, Talk Talk’s ā€œSpirit of Edenā€ has been a constant through my life. Mark Hollis’ wavering vocals, the highly peculiar arrangements, sonic collages, and atmosphere make a listening of this album a surreal and cathartic experience.
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