'It's hard to say whether this is Karda Estra's best work, but we can say that it is almost unspeakably beautiful. As rough guide, think of Hackett & Rutherford's 'Unquiet Slumbers For The Sleepers' extrapolated into a more serious classical work... However one looks at it, this is exquisite.' Kinesis CD

'Warm orchestral soundtracks to imaginary films... perhaps sweetly sinister dark fairy tales.  Pastoral, sometimes slightly gothic, harmonically a cut above most neo-classical progressive (and especially new age) recordings.  Karda Estra is the work of Richard Wileman, composing and playing most instruments. The Age Of Science And Enlightenment is also much enriched with his arrangements for cor anglais, oboe, strings and flute, emotive female choral touches. Influences hinted at from Mike Oldfield, Sea Nymphs, Vaughn Williams, Satie, maybe a touch Bacharach, and The Enid with (huzzah!) all the schmaltzy bits completely avoided; more than a little early Genesis and Anthony Philips/ Steve Hackett.  And way better than that Lord Of The Rings score.' Organ

'This is a wonderful fusion of classical, rock and electronic elements ...the subtle way he combines electric guitar and electronic sounds with fairly complex chamber music (strings, oboe, gothic piano) is really quite amazing.' Mike G, Ambient Music Guide

'Wileman's ability as a writer working within this domain is still as strong as ever.' Joe McGlinchey, Ground And Sky

'a record you could play again and again and again. I did.' 4 and 1/2 Stars, Duncan Glenday, full review - Sea Of Tranquility

ORGAN SHOW @ RESONANCE 104.4FM - Sunday 9th April 2006 - PLAYLIST - Karda Estra - 'Nocturne Macabre'. '...Lush instrumental orchestral prog rock/dreamy goth.'....'Thanks for sending in the latest album, as fine as ever on first listen'. Sean O

'.... a new album and it is quite possibly the best album yet....This is a brand of Chamber Music that no one else is doing... truly one of the ground breaking artists in the Progressive field... ' Lew Fisher, Progressive Music Society

there's much on The Age of Science and Enlightentment to tantalise, thrill, impress and move you, and if you've enjoyed previous Karda Estra albums then this is another must buy.' Epilepticgibbon (Ian Fairholm), full review - Progressive Ears

'I love it by the way.. very, very different to what I was expecting but.. wow... can't think of anyone else doing what you're doing... I'll let you know what track I pick for this coming Sunday... and the following weeks.' Paul Baker, ARfm

So fans of Karda Estra and Richard's unique musical vision won't be disappointed with Age, it fulfills all that you expect from his music, is beautifully recorded and produced. This is music for the sake of the music, no commercial considerations need apply. John M. Peters full review - The Borderland

'In spite of the music’s mostly sombre tone it always remains accessible. It does however demand more of the listener than most albums. To be fully appreciated it should be heard in seclusion allowing the listener to immerse themselves into the music with out distraction. As with all good music, it will take several hearings before succumbing to its intoxicating charms. For anyone that is familiar with the previous works they will not be disappointed with this release.' - Geoff Feakes, full review - DPRP