Rhodes does enjoy a global fan base that has existed since the early '90s. They call themselves "ectophiles," chosen from the title of Rhodes' fourth album. Numero, one of the standard-bearers in mining the deep veins of American musical culture, makes her the centerpiece of this 18-track set, compiled and remastered from four cassette releases cut when she was in her early twenties between 1986-1987 for the indie Aural Gratification label.
Obviously deeply influenced by the dramatic approach of Kate Bush, Freddie Mercury, and Gabriel-era Genesis, Rhodes' voice is a dead ringer for Bush's. Her acoustic guitar and synthesizer-based songs are the definition of arty dream pop, but also touch on prog. Her peers are Bush, Dead Can Dance, Jane Siberry, and Toyah Wilcox; her music remains relevant in the present,
Disc: 1
1. I Am A Legend
2. Perfect Irony
3. Many Nights
4. To Be E. Mortal
5. Because I Learn
6. D
Disc: 2
1. When The Rain Came Down
2. If Love Is A Game, I Win
3. I'm Not Awake, I'm Not Asleep
4. Baby Don't Go
Disc: 3
1. Come Here
2. Don't Want To Hear It
3. If So
4. I'll Let You Go
5. Because I Learn
Disc: 4
1. I Am A Legend
2. Perfect Irony
3. Many Nights
4. To Be E. Mortal