“One of Manfred Eicher’s skills as a producer is to find the right new voices for his ECM label. “Last Decade” contains song after luminous song in which Lackner (Benny Lackner) postulates a crystalline idea and a rapt mood and Eick deepens both. The title track and “Open Minds Lost” are especially strong examples of this band’s pure, searching lyricism. ECM released some fine albums in 2022, but few are more beautiful.” - Thomas Conrad, Stereophile

Benjamin Lackner really has made a beautiful piece of work here. Love the tunes and the way they work together as a whole, the playing, the interaction of players and the subtlety throughout. I love the way Mathias gives color to the melodies and how Manu resists playing predictable grooves in favor of expressive response to the tunes and band vibe. No excess showboating, and that dreamy ECM sonic air intact. - Joe Woodard