With The World Of Genius Hans, Moving Gelatine Plates deepen the adventurous approach of their debut, opting for more expansive compositions that give their ideas room to unfold. The album’s title suite and other long tracks are structured as journeys through varied musical terrains: tightly written themes give way to open‑ended improvisations, which in turn dissolve into chamber‑like passages or re‑stated motifs in unexpected keys. Horn and reed arrangements are particularly striking, weaving counterpoint that feels as influenced by modern classical writing as by jazz.

The band’s rhythmic flexibility remains a central pleasure. Drums and bass pivot between brisk odd‑metre runs, loping grooves and sudden drop‑outs with a precision that never feels stiff. Electric guitar, keyboards and occasional effects add further colour, moving from warm, almost pastoral textures to fuzzed‑out blasts. Throughout, the group retain their characteristic sense of humour and lightness, even as the structures grow denser. The World Of Genius Hans is a quintessential “lost classic”: a record that encapsulates the best of European progressive rock’s adventurous spirit without tipping into bloat.