Easily the most ambient album in Chalk's discography to date, Time Of Hayfield sounds remarkably like Basinski's Watermusic I & II or even some of Pete Namlook's more spaced-out efforts. In other words, this is some VERY spaced-out music. There's a very pastoral vibe however to most of the songs here, the befitting artwork only adds to the album's overall magic. One of my favorite tracks is A World Displaced, a truly moody piece which made me think of an evaporated version of the Boards Of Canada sound... without any beats and without the cryptic touch. Obscure In The Valley is another such tune. The song's simplicity is misleading as there are layers upon layers of subtle sounds which will only be noticed with repeated listens or extreme attention to detail. Only Last Reflections sounds cheesy to these ears (this one even borders on spa and crystal healing music)! The stunning Seven Suns ends the album on a lovely psychedelic tone.