The album tracks all flow one on to the next, almost as if it were one huge track. Each one is very varied and yet still links to the main "Songs of Distant Earth" theme. The way it returns to "A New Beginning" is almost a loop, and there are some layed-back tracks, rushed tracks, beautifully sonic tracks... For those who are afraid of another Tubular Bells, please don't be! The name of the albums is taken from a book by Arthur C. Clarke, with the same name as the album. Read more on Last.fm.
Mike Oldfield (born Michael Gordon Oldfield, 15 May 1953, Reading, Berkshire, England) is largely known for Tubular Bells, his groundbreaking album from 1973, the success of which also bankrolled Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Records, for which Tubular Bells was the inaugural release. However, his musical career has spread over more than 40 years encompassing a range of styles, with varying amounts of success. According to the Gibraltar Encyclopedia of Progressive Rock, his style is labeled as Oldfield Progressive. Read more on Last.fm
