"As the crow flies" is the debut solo album from Neurosis singer/guitarist Steve von Till. It's a collection of seven acoustics songs recorded in his home studio between 1996 and 1999. Althougth the sound is very different from Neurosis albums the mood is quite the same, very dark and longing for transcendance. Steve von till croons on low, repetitive melodies, building a sound quite reminiscent of Michael Gira (Swans singer) solo efforts like "Drainland". Not for the fainthearted but pretty rewarding if you're in the right mood.