I'm not quite sure how to categorise Brighton, England-based band Fujiya & Miyagi and their second album, Transparent Things. They are definitely influenced byKraftwerk-style electronica, and in interviews have claimed deep influence from Krautrock. But they also have hints of indie rock, especially the guitar in their songs "In One Ear and Out the Other" and "Conductor 71." And finally, there is a touch of disco bass lines. But the genre pastiche definitely works.

Whenever I put this album on, I have the feeling that I am on a train. All of the songs have a tempo and rhythm that seem perfectly suited to train travel.

The only track that is a miss for me is Cassettesingle, which is also the longest track on the album at over six minutes. It never seems to go anywhere and there are no lyrics. It is a definite low point on an otherwise brilliant album.

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