Rise, the third Projekt release from Belgian soundsculptor Stratosphere (a.k.a. Ronald Marien), is a world of shimmering drones, engaging post-rock, and quiet passionate ambient. Textura.org's comment on Stratosphere's previous release applies here as well: "Melody is more pronounced on the Stratosphere set, plus the music is less retiring and more assertive. There's an ambient- drone dimension in play for sure, but Marien also works into the release elements of prog and post-rock. ...the variety on display only makes the result more appealing."