On Uncertainty by Bourbonese Qualk

Do yourself a favour and get this one...
Bourbonese Qualk’s unspectacular return is one of the best things this year had to offer musicwize. Miles Miles and Simon Crab continue their unique traces where they left of with „Unpop“ nearly a decade ago.
Uncompromising with references to none besides their own work they blend electronic and accoustic instrumentation to manifest their very own soundscapes which generate a nearly uncomparable atmosphere. Ray Bradbury’s Mars Chronicles are about the nearest I can think off.
Otherworldly harmonies are set against subtilerhythms, tape manipulations and metallic sounds. Even a Sax and vocals find their place without spoiling the overall mood which is gentle and playful, free of any dogma’s and boundaries.
A well balanced piece of work which will certainly stand the test of time.

[Reviewed for The Brain in 2001]

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