For those that use Rajna as a soundtrack to relaxation or meditation, you should be aware of the musical fanfare that begins "Towards The Universe". It's startling enough to make you blow out your candles and knock over your incense in surprise. "Above This Grey Land" features ethnic drumming and 'normal' singing from Jeanne Lefebvre, which means this song sounds more Lycia than Dead Can Dance. Regardless of the singing style the mood is moody and magnificent. A cornucopia of sounds, modern and ancient weave a spell around you. "We Are The Echoes" has a mellow Future Sound of London circa Lifeforms chill out vibe. Jeanne takes the lead vocals again. She has a mellifluous sound, but I miss the Lisa Gerrard-style glossolalia. Talking of Ms Gerrard, "Maetel" follows in the wake of the orchestral side of Dead Can Dance.

The piano-led "Pearl Into The Ocean" is enchanting, with an interesting effect that makes it sound as if Jeanne is singing to us from a distance. You have to wait for a couple of minutes for this song to gather pace. It's at this point that a myriad of ethnic instruments are added to the mix. The title of "Lamentation" gives you a clue to the mood of the track. It concentrates on Jeanne's voice singing in an imaginary language with a minimal orchestral backing. It's enchanting. This side of the band reflects their early work. "Kaloum" explores the sacred and divine. It reminds me of early mornings in distant lands, with the whispered promise of adventure in the air.

"Sun Comes To Life" features Jeanne singing in her 'pop' style. "Fallen" sees the pace drop to languid, with the emphasis on the sensual. "Le Toit Du Monde" has Jeanne speaking in her native language (i.e. French). It works. "Omajna" features male vocals chanting in a mystical fashion. "Tree Of Patience" could be an out-take from Dead Can Dance's Spleen And Ideal album. The instruments sound synthetic, with a short gap where you expect a smooth transition between notes. It doesn't matter. The hysteria builds, with strange sounds added to the mix. "I Used To Pray..." starts in a dark ambient manner, half heard sounds and distant rumblings. Some Cold Meat Industry bands make entire albums in this style. Thankfully Rajna restrict themselves to one track.

"Kaitena" starts with a violin, which circles around the whispered female vocals. After two minutes of dithering the song starts properly. It's mellow and moving, even if it doesn't linger long in the mind once it has finished. "At Dawn" mixes ambient moments with more traditional song structure. "The Echoes" is billed as a 'bonus track' which offers an instrumental take on "We Are The Echoes"

With the credit crunch leading to tightened purse strings, visits to far away places might become less affordable for some. Instead why not let Rajna take you on magical journeys. With the variety of styles on offer, what you lose in consistent scene setting you gain with multiple destinations.