Brian Eno is rightfully credited as one of the main creative forces behind the ambient genre, due to well-known records in his Ambient series and other escapades. Credit is also due to Robert Fripp, however, as his collaborations with Eno are a huge part of ambient's early development. At this point, it was known one could make a dreamy atmosphere out of ambient, as seen in Fripp & Eno's first record, (No Pussyfooting). This is also what the first side of this record does to excellent effect. However, when the second side rolls around, warm calmness gives way to tension and fear. Evening Star is one of the first, if not the first, time when such contrasting atmospheres were set side by side on an ambient palette, which understandably makes it a landmark record in the genre. It may seem somewhat primitive by today's standards, but this was a totally necessary evolution for ambient, and still manages to be a captivating listen even today.
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