Continuing the DiN label's goal of bringing artists together, Ian Boddy has this time collaborated with Bernhard Wostheinrich (one of the members of Centrozoon), plus guests Markus Reuter (on scratch bass) and SiRenee (voice) on three of the tracks. Like most of Ian's albums, Moire is a challenging listen sometimes, and as usual his stylistic hallmarks are evident in many places. Essentially there are two kinds of track on this album: rhythmic or structureless ambient. Anyone familiar with Ian's music will not be surprised to know that a quirkiness pervades the album - it's not run of the mill electronica by any means. The artists seem to be exploring ways of making certain kinds of sounds and musical structures, so it comes across as being experimental without lapsing into really bizarre and seemingly haphazard sonics that one hears on many experimental albums. Most of the rhythmic tracks start off a little discordant and peculiar but then get better when getting into their stride. A good example of this is the opening track "Accretion", at first we hear alien kind of noises flitting about and then a rhythm with bass and a squiggly melody starts up. Further in the tempo increases and percussion comes in, and it continues to develop with other effects and grooves. The first non-rhythmic piece is "Diffractions". Electrical buzzing kind of sounds are heard in a melange containing otherworldly dripping and rustling effects. Spooky drones and indistinct vocals add to the eeriness pervading this track - imagine looking at the world through a lens that distorts reality in some way. Bringing the album to a close is the most accessible track "Smash & Grab". As befits such a title it's very lively with drum programming, rhythms, and percussion conveying a sense of frantic and illicit activity. For me the few ambient tracks work best, the rhythmical pieces are a little harder to get into - though some of them can grow on one after repeated plays. Ian's music often sits towards the esoteric end of the electronica spectrum and Moire is no exception, it's another example of what could be described as cerebral music, as opposed to music that appeals more to feelings.