72 minutes, 19 seconds

SEM;I
Among the Ruins

I was all set to peg SEM;I as a one-album-and-out band. But lo and behold, a quick visit to their Web site reveals that they're still active. Not only that--they apparently released a raft of CDs prior to this one, and they have two (two!) freakin' side projects. Of course, good luck finding all this stuff to purchase.

The music on Among the Ruins is a curious blend of dark subject matter and often playful industrial/IDM electronics. It's not especially memorable, but it's interesting enough while you're listening to it. (I could probably say that about half my collection...)

By the way, the eBay sale is over, and I've shipped most everything out. Not a bad haul, but I was hoping to get more dough for some of the items--and was surprised no one bid on the His Divine Grace CDs. I thought for sure those would sell. Maybe next time.

Also today:

72:16 Vinterriket, ...Und die Nacht Kam Schweren Schrittes
72:10 In Strict Confidence, Holy
72:07 Numina, Sanctum Sanctorum
72:06 Aurora, The Dimension Gate
72:06 VNV Nation, Advance and Follow
72:03 Plastic Noise Experience, Noised
72:03 Uruk-Hai, A Night in the Forest
72:02 Black Lung, The Depopulation Bomb