Bambi Davidson Brunswick 12"

It’s been a long time between drinks for German band Bambi Davidson. "Brunswick", their first outing on Claremont 56, is the band's first recorded output for 15 years. It’s something of a triumphant return, too. Last time we heard from them, back in 2000, they were a “post minimal rock” duo comprising of guitarist / vocalist Robin van Velzen and drummer Hans Christian Fuss. A decade and a half of live improvisation and a multitude of collaborations later, they return as a Balearic-rock four-piece. The band’s newest members, former Mountaineer man Frank Mollena and Sofia Fuss, were asked to join following a particularly successful series of live collaborations and improvisational jams. "Brunswick", the first track from their soon to be released sophomore set, is particularly special. It's a 13 minute shuffle through Balearic post-rock territory, with Van Velzen’s weary, emotional vocals riding a wave of vibrant colours, backwards sax and undulating, krautrock-influenced grooves. Hazy, intoxicating and evocative, it sounds like a horizontal anthem in the making.