Where We Were, the new album from Greg Haines, may come as a surprise upon first listen. The cascading strings that played such an important role in his prior work have disappeared, and in their place are intricate layers of tape-worn synthesizers. Any recordings of piano have been transformed and affected until their sound is, at times, barely recognizable. Moments of quiet, slow-moving textures can still be found, but they are nestled between upbeat, rhythmically-driven tracks that could even be considered for deployment on open-minded dance floors. Although it took a year to complete, the nature of this record is born in its spontaneity and impulsiveness.