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Tracklist: An Excerpt From 6,000,000,000,000 Miles Before The First, Or, The Revisitation Of The Blue Ghost (10:55), Another Excerpt: Keep Light Near You, Even When Dying (5:59), Rose Quartz Turning To Glass (7:30), Clover Garland Island (8:18), Laboratories Of The Invisible World [Rollerskating The Cosmic Palmistric Postborder] (11:50) 

Having been a fan of all things avant-rock for some time, you can believe that the excitement of reviewing Part The Second by Maudlin Of The Well is, for me, palpable. This disc was funded entirely by the donations of fans, and said fans were credited as executive producers when the album reached fruition. This album is free, so if you are already bored with my review, please direct yourself to Maudlin Of The Well?s website and download this masterpiece immediately! 

This album is not particularly lengthy, but it is so beyond substantial as a musical product, that one hardly seems to notice. Track breakdown as follows: 

An Excerpt From 6,000,000,000,000 Miles Before The First, Or, The Revisitation Of The Blue Ghost: Instantly sets the mood for what is to come. Opens with, and maintains a rather thin textural presence throughout, though this is not with the absence of tension/release. The guitar and drum playing in this song is simplistic, and yet powerful in the conveyance of tone. The climax near the halfway point never fully dies down, and carries the listener directly into track 2. 

Another Excerpt: Keep Light Near You, Even When Dying: The subtle piano/violin opening is very ethereal in nature. As a listener, this was the point in the album that I truly knew I was in for something special. This track is essentially an instrumental, and never loses its pulsating sense of groove. Following a masterfully executed guitar solo, the track delves into some more classically structured stylings. Hand-clapping a la Steve Reich?s Clapping Music permeates through the remainder of the track, as does an indistinguishable vocal line. 

This is the type of piece that makes one reflect on all that is good in life. I feel lucky to have come across it, and I have yet to remove it from my car?s CD player since the initial listening. A subtle and yet powerful album, Maudlin Of The Well?s Part The Second should stand the time as one of the greatest pieces of music of our time. This was made by the fans, and for the fans, and is easily discernable with each successive listen. Again, visit the band?s website immediately, and prepare to be swept away in the soundscapes! 

Conclusion: 9.5 out of 10