Echo Other

Released in 2006, Echo Other represents a pivotal moment for Martin Kennedy's All India Radio, refining the project's signature blend of Ennio Morricone-esque guitar textures and modern electronic rhythms. Following a three-year hiatus after their self-titled 2003 release, this album solidified the band's reputation for 'landscape music.' The recording is characterized by its high-fidelity production that retains a certain 'dusty' analog charm, particularly in the drum programming which draws subtle influence from trip-hop. Critically, the album was lauded for its ability to evoke visual imagery, with Rave Magazine famously comparing its sound to light refracting through breaking glass. It sits as a central pillar in the All India Radio catalog, bridging the gap between their earlier experimental works and the more polished, space-themed ambient-rock of their later career. The track 'Mexicola' and the title track are frequently cited as highlights of the downtempo genre.