Agitated Radio Pilot is the moniker of David Colohan, also known for his work in the group United Bible Studies and in this instance exploring his solitude in a double CDR of thick drone and folk. Colohan shifts between meandering instrumentals, song, a cappella and the occasional burst of noise but his vision remains surprisingly coherent over 80 + minutes. This is perhaps due to the fact that Colohan has weaved his experimental flourishes through his more traditional approaches to song, meaning the album possesses its own logic and develops organically. “Inis Meain” is the most successful in this regard, as Colohan recants a melancholic coastal narrative over his own multi-tracked vocals which at times imitate birdcalls and the swell of the ocean. The use of a penny whistle on many tracks marks this as a distinctly Irish album and adds to the sense of place. The general complaint raised will probably be that “The Rural Arcane” is too long, but that is the consensus on any double album. I say, why not indulge? That’s what CDRs are for. 8/10 -- Matthew O'Shannessy (14 January, 2009)