Ambulanz II cassette
AMBULANZ belts out seven tracks of messy art-punk oscillating between moments of angular, kraut-y experimentalism and catchy, sing-along fun. The dual-vocal delivery of Boni and Saskia plays off a swirling synth and bouncing bass, keeping things right at the edge of disintegration. I’m reminded of KNICKERS, who were coincidentally (or not coincidentally?) from Leipzig, Germany as well. Could be something in the sausages! In any case, AMBULANZ straddles the line between accessible oddity and art-haus freakout without ever tipping too far to either side. While that approach could easily mire a band in mediocrity, that is not the case here, thanks to an undeniable, pulsing vibrancy beneath the hood.