2. A Guy Called Gerald, Alita’s Dream
Maybe there are minor differences between the two – there’s a version out there with a vocal intro rather than the pads – but I think this is essentially Darker Than I Should Be retitled for Black Secret Technology. Anyway… I first heard of BST via a Lee Gamble interview where he talked about it sounding like a xerox of jungle, a ghostly impression, and I think he was right. You’re looking through frosted glass or into a plume of smoke. The form’s just about visible, but it’s got this wraith-like quality to it. It’s there, but not entirely…