Dubbed SMM and left undefined, the second disc is a sleeper, literally. To the impatient ear, ambient music can sound unfinished, or at least un-fun and meandering. And thrown into relief by the obvious, beat-driven thrill of disc one, this down-tempo followup is certainly far more subjective. Occasionally, like a drowsy sunrise, it's also downright beautiful. Whether the submersive, digital gamelan of Deru's "Straight Speak" or the faded textures and haunted vocals of Sybarite's "Sanctuary" perk you or Percocet you depends on what kind of listening you do. But there's intrigue here too. SMM — and Ghostly in general — just wants you to pay attention.
