Excerpt: “That’s what you call globalisation: two Germans on an Australian label! … in an amazing fashion they manage to conjure up tender ambient electronics and delicate jewels from their machines. They also admit gentle guitars and even a doublebass into the magic. So there is something to be said for that globalisation after all, isn’t there?”
Excerpt: “Instruments are intelligently chosen, allowing individual textures to melt together and interact effortlessly. The combination of acoustic and electronic percussion works a treat, forming rigid rhythms for the listener to cling onto whilst the instrumental, free-flowing ambience creates an array of delicate harmonies over the top... Wunden Gibt Es Immer Wieder is powerful emotional engrossment, consistently conveying an intense, melancholic honesty throughout its playing time.”
Excerpt: “Sankt Otten might be Germany’s finest act with their blissful electronic soundscapes… Wunden Gibt Es Immer Wieder is an amazingly graceful piece of work. The title track and single ‘Wunden Gibt Es Immer Wieder’ is a top ace, along with ‘Der Groove Des Guten Gewissens’ and ‘Analoge Bohème’ to name a few. The closing ‘Stille Wasser’ is as beautiful, peaceful and soothing as quiet waters can be.”
Excerpt: “on “Wunden…” we find Sankt Otten are in an uplifting mood. It gets straight to the point and is introduced by flourishing waves of cinematic strings and robust, mechanical percussion. But, just like their peers, Sankt Otten are dab hands at this sort of business and know exactly when to pile on the drama. As the synth backdrop intensifies, it is vaguely reminiscent of a titanic foghorn, while guitarist Oliver Klemm ensures his precise playing is never dominated by the luxuriant strings. It all ends on a gorgeous note as the band layer Disney-esque harpsichord ripples across the mix.”
