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It may be too brash to state, but what with the drum programming, midi or patch-bay-sounding guitars, settled and subdued bass, synth keys and cloned vocals from Lucinda, Lucinda and Lucinda (that are carefully doused with effects), the sound is very much the production’s and engineer’s toy. For better or worse, this will certainly be an unlikely hint to the live potential of Lucinda Sieger and seems to be a hollow representation of a notably confident singer who has a deep passion for chilled beats and regularly collaborating with technical masters. But what could be seen by some as charming drum sounds that do not apologise for being so mechanical and programmed will be seen by the majority as plastic. Everything about Silver Life firmly takes the album by the scruff of the neck and roughly drags it back into a stern studio environment.

To stereotype and harshly lump listeners and distinguish exact markets (God bless objective journalism!), Silver Life will hold more appeal to an older, predominantly white, middle class and urban audience that are keyed into the likes of chilled acid lounge and acts such as Leftfield when they are at peace with themselves. The last thing this release wants to do is disturb the flow of things and cause a commotion; it is perfectly happy to coast along on its way and if people engage along the way, then so be it. But no component of this whatsoever will jump up and demand attention, bite or harass.

Is this missing the point? Was this really a studio release of remixes and should be seen as a collaboration of sound rather than a churning of the same song repeatedly? Regardless of whether you are down with the cut-and-splice world of contemporary chillout or require something a little more human and real, this polished orb of sound and angelic resonance is eerily tranquil. The occasional shimmer of melody will admittedly hit home, but because it is so other worldly, it could leave very little for an attentive and active listener to appreciate and leaving you feel slightly out of reach.