ZEMENT
PASSAGEN

With their fourth album, the Würzburg band Zement present a soundscape that digs deep into the musical archives and creates an creating an independent, energetic work. Somewhere between krautrock, noise rock and electronica is where "Passages". Catchy but somehow also eccentric. Tip: The band already proved their knack for unusual sounds on their previous albums unusual sounds. On "Passages", the duo continues to do so unwaveringly. The song "Station to Station" in particular proves to be a pulsating Dance monster with clear references to the NY punk funk sound, reminiscent of bands like ! Reminiscent of bands like !!!. A driving groove, a cowbell-like rhythm instrument Rhythm instrument and a hypnotic structure make the song explode on the dance floor Explode on the dance floor. Despite their name, Zement don't mix concrete but skillfully mix elements of 80s disco, NYC punk funk, Math rock and motorik beats to create a fascinating retro aesthetic. The Band interweaves their influences with a great sense of atmosphere and Sometimes with vocals, but often instrumentally, creating a cinematic sound that Sound that reveals more facets with every listen. "Passages, as the album title goes, delivers what it promises: musical transitions, constantly evolving, interweaving genres and taking the listener on a journey Take the listener on a journey. A work that reveals new details with every reveals new details with each repetition and remains as intellectually as physically captivating.