Jim DeJong has been putting out music under the moniker The Infant Cycle since 1992, but I have to admit that I had not heard much from him. The label describes this as 'hypnotic drone-circles from Canada using tons of instrumental sound-sources.' And they aren't kidding about the sources, which are listed in the notes and include guitar, cookery, carved playout groove, marimba, bird cage, wind chimes, concocted field recording, electronic organ, and trombone. Not that you would be able to recognize any of these elements in the music. All of these tracks are pleasant drones (did you expect anything else from the label?) that all slowly evolve. 'Secret Hidden Message' combines shimmering drone with rhythm and random noises throughout that if you blink you will miss them. It ends suddenly with about a second of pounding percussion. '(And Then The Dog Replied)' follows a similar trajectory, although with a bit harder edge to it and more dissonance. But side B, simply titled 'Trombone' is where he really shines. The fact that the only sound source is a trombone is a testament to his skill at sound manipulation. It almost sounds like two interconnected tracks. At first it is a bit chaotic and noisy as it lurches along. Where side A seemed much more composed, this has a sense of randomness to it. But then is shifts and slowly builds from calm drones to an almost ominous sounding bass drone with high pitched cries from the trombone. All in all, a good addition to the Drone roster. Limited to 300 in translucent grey vinyl.