Tuu's debut for Fathom, Mesh conforms a bit to the dark edge of many of that label's recent releases, with a more sullen, contemplative mood predominating. Tuu's strong suit is, of course, their instrumental palette, and the group's fusion of a range of non-traditional acoustical instruments (didgeridoo, clay pots, flutes) with electronic soundscapes is as accomplished here (if somewhat less organized, and that's not necessarily a bad thing) as on previous releases. ~ Sean Cooper, AMG

Mesh seems to belong in an airy region, though these skies are not exactly clear and sunny. Martin Franklin, Mykl O'Dempsey and Nick Parkin blend ancient instruments (water drums, bells, gongs, clay pots and ney flutes) with modern electronics to form a strange new world somewhere in between... as demonstrated by the awe-inspiring opener, Crack Between the Worlds. Very atmospheric stuff.