Querelle - Querelle (Sink and Stove) Released 27/06/05

The rumours are true kids! The exquisite Querelle are back – and this time they are actually releasing some of their Sonic Youth/Blonde Redhead influenced magic.

For those of you who missed out on the beauty last time around, Querelle are a gorgeously textured, uninhibited experimental fusion of melody and noise, with some seriously penetrating lyrics delivered in their seductive Italian tones.  Tragically, nothing was ever released prior to their split shortly after forming in 2001, which serves to enhance the importance of their self titled debut mini album, which arrives at long last on Sink and Stove records. 

Comprising 7 delectable songs, this mini album boasts aching guitars, frenetic feedback, sweeping melodies and drums that devour.  Highlight ‘Just a Song’ is a divinely melodious serving of sultry, lolloping guitar and graphic, vivid lyrics.  Gritty and violent, but similarly seductive and lavish, ‘Just a Song’ possesses that spine tingling ability reserved for the very few truly magical moments found in songs.  Provocatively haunting and intelligent lyrics characterise this album as much as the jagged, sultry guitars.  Particular lyrical jewels can be found within the textured layering of ‘Insect-o-cutor’; “check out the calories low-fat catharsis for your skin”, and the evocative ‘Shanty Town’. 

Yes. Querelle are back. Welcome home