They might bear the tools of the folk musician (accordion, mandolin, acoustic guitar and violin) and be partial to the odd traditional tune but Spiro have closer affinities to the worlds of contemporary classical and dance music. The acoustic instrumental four piece create multilayered soundscapes, intricate yet full of momentum echoing the work of Steve Reich, Michael Nyman and the Penguin Café Orchestra. Kindred spirits aside, however, this is the music of Spiro - essentially English, beautifully brilliant. Their albums consistently receive rave reviews, described as dazzling , magnificent , and minimal. Beautifully packaged album with silver foil block front cover.