The Sound Of The Incurable Disease

Atmosferische mengvorm van elektronische klanktapijten met Noord-Afrikaanse muziek, die nogal eens aan Dead Can Dance doet denken. "This album by Algerian-born Mehdi Alouane is a fascinating mix of the eclectically exotic and the hauntingly beautiful fusing various styles into something truly special. Hailing from Algeria (but now residing in France), drummer Mehdi has the advantage of being able to dig deep into his musical heritage and conjure up new and magical sounds. It is impossible to categorize his style, as so many influences run through each of the tracks. Although a distinct synthesizer sound prevails throughout, the listener can detect North African and modern drums, various traditional instruments, guitars (even Flamenco style), all held together by a dreamy, almost otherworldly quality where ambient collides with progressive, and psychedelic with native beats. Mehdis arrangements are steeped in tradition yet often border on the futuristic, spawning a melting pot of cultures." (Musicnews.com)