Stendeck’s latest effort "Sonnambula" is perhaps the best release that Tympanik Audio has put out to date. This says a lot because Tympanik Audio consistently puts out quality music. As someone who has reviewed several albums from the label, I have no qualms in saying that I think the future of dark electronic music lies with them. Stendeck’s latest effort is no exception. "Sonnanbula" offers a very sophisticated blend of EBM, IDM, and modern classical. What is great about this album is that in infuses emotion into electronic music, which has become increasingly rare these days. This is an album that has something for everyone from intense synth-lines, to delicate piano and synth string parts, to highly complex rhythms. It’s all here, from the beautiful to the unsettling. One thing that is particularly impressive about this album is its rhythmic compositions, which completely dispenses with the standard 4/4 convention to showcase intricate drum patterns that constantly shift tempos. However, what is even more unique is that the rhythm tracks, while highly complex, do not dominate the songs at all. On the contrary, the songs sound extremely spacious and ethereal, as opposed to the cluttered sound that one often gets with IDM albums. I would highly recommend "Sonnanbula" to anyone that is looking for an album that pushes boundaries.