
The loose German collective known as Baja has drawn numerous comparisons since its stunning 2006 debut Maps/Systemalheur (see: Swan Fungus' Top 100 Albums Of 2007 , whoops!), specifically to Gastr del Sol and David Grubbs. The comparisons have some merit, as Baja's chief engineer Daniel Vujanic has a comparably unique ear for deconstructing musical tropes and melding various genres into a single composition. 2008's Wolfhour (see: Swan Fungus' Top 100 Albums Of 2008 ) exemplified Vujanic's ability to create symphonic yet minimalist pieces that render classification impossible. The latest Baja release, entitled Aether [...]