At the Mountains of Madness

's presents two sets (Moscow, Ljubljana) recorded at the end of a lengthy European tour. The band is exactly the same as on and many of the same tunes are performed, but the performances actually feel very different. Perhaps there was something of wanting to put on a good show for the Europeans vs. playing comfortably at home in familiar surroundings (at ), but this set is a good deal rowdier than the . Certainly, the band is at the top of their game after all the touring, and everyone seems to have kicked up the energy a notch or two. There's a lot more conducted than on the previous release. 's laptop contributions seem to play a more prominent role, and does some thoroughly deranged things with a delay (which haven't been heard on an album before). and are also in fine form and the rhythm section is amazing, especially the dual drum attack of . Thanks to their skills, you hardly notice that the program is much the same on both discs. Score another one for and company. is a winner. ~ Sean Westergaard