BT hits one out of the park with "These Hopeful Machines"!!

I've always been a huge fan of BT's work. From the driving force that is "Emotional Technology" to the stirring emotional experience that is "This Binary Universe". When I listened to the two singles from "These Hopeful Machines", Suddenly and The Rose of Jericho, I knew instantly that BT had another hit on his hands. Not only was I correct, but it was extremely exciting to hear an album all the way through and enjoy every second of it.

For "These Hopeful Machines", BT took the chance of blending both sides together, meaning that Side A is one long track and Side B is one long track. Now you can't pick and choose, you have to sit and experience both tracks as one continuous stream of thought. It was funny though... BT likes to use a technique called "Stutter Edit". What that means is that you'll hear kind of like the Max Headroom way of singing. When I was playing this for some of my friends, they thought that the stutter edits meant that there was something wrong with the digital file that I downloaded. I had to educate them that the stutter edit is a signature technique from BT, which also created the thought that trying to sing these songs while vacuuming the floor would make for interesting experiences.

Fortunately, "Suddenly" is the initial track for Side A. This is a great driving track that really sets the stage for not only Side A, but Side B as well. When you listen to both tracks back to back you can feel both the energy and drive.

All-in-all, I highly recommend "These Hopeful Machines", but if you aren't sure of yourself then give "Suddenly" a listen. If that leaves you wanting more, then the entire album will do more than satisfy.