After last autumn's sublime "Glyphic" long-player, Boxcutter reverts to his given name for a journey through his extensive back catalogue of material. These are tracks that date from the period 2002-2005; up to the time Barry wrote his classic first album "Oneiric". An early interest in uk garage is apparent in the 2-steppy breaks of "London" for instance, and minimal techno in "LTI". Balancing Lakes, though, feels like and album and not simply a collection of tracks. From the gorgeous blissful amen jungle of "Loving Dub" to the jazzy horns and otherworldly melodies of "New Orleans" this shows a man at the top of his game even before his debut release.