Finally the 5th album of the imaginary German quartet - as always via Denovali. Although the title "Systeme" suggests a perhaps rather distant-cool album, it is the most personal and concentrated soundtrack so far created by Thomas Bücker from Münster in his "E-Smog-Playground" studio. In 2008, the quartet still flirted with cyrillic-mysterious melancholy and red wine-swilling trakl melancholy. 15 years and four albums later, it seems almost cynical to simply continue at this point. Because: late modernity delivers its very own complex tragedies - in real time. This feeling of "Something's not right here" runs like a thread through the entire new album. While it still sounds popularly symphonic here and there, there are also many soundscapes that have an observing, almost unmasking effect. Microtonal shifts, polyrhythmic structures, tempo fluctuations and sound aesthetics torn out of context create a fragile, unpredictable foundation - as if Talk Talk, Tim Hecker and Skrillex were making music together and challenging our tolerance for ambiguity. Typical of the Bersarin Quartet: sparks of optimism shimmer through everything. However, sitting back and enjoying doesn't really want to work - necessarily. Because that makes it exciting without freezing in escapism - fortunately.
Release date:
December 13, 2024
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Phono Preamps - Top Picks
A selection of the best phono preamps for your turntable setup
-
Turntables - Top Picks
A selection of reliable record players you can buy today, for every budget
-
Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted
Mounted on the SH-4 Black Headshell, this setup delivers exceptional clarity, dynamic range, and accurate sound reproduction.
-
Edifier R1280DB Powered Speakers
Combining classic design with modern Bluetooth connectivity, built-in amplification and versatile inputs, these speakers deliver rich, balanced sound.
-
Vinyl Care - Top Picks
A selection of accesories to keep your turntable equipment & vinyl records in the best shape
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Laufey A Matter of Time
Laufey LLC
August 22, 2025 -
Andrew Lloyd Webber SUNSET BLVD: The Album Nicole Scherzinger Edition [3xLP]
The Other Songs RecordsThe Other Songs R
September 5, 2025 -
Margarita Witch Cult Strung Out In Hell (Gold)
Heavy Psych Sounds
July 11, 2025 -
Revocation New Gods, New Masters
Metal Blade
September 26, 2025 -
The Dirty Nil The Lash
Dine Alone Music Inc
July 25, 2025 -
Eli Young Band Strange Hours
UnLevel Records
August 1, 2025 -
Vicious Rumors The Devil's Asylum
Steamhammer
August 29, 2025 -
Ada Lea when i paint my masterpiece (Ice Ice Baby Blue)
Saddle Creek
August 8, 2025 -
Hanging Hearts Where's Your Head at
Ropeadope
July 11, 2025 -
Cyndi Lauper KInky Boots--Original Broadway Cast Recording (Fuchsia) [2xLP]
Real Gone Music
July 11, 2025 -
Arcadea The Exodus of Gravity [2xLP]
Relapse
August 22, 2025 -
Case Oats Last Missouri Exit
Merge Records
August 22, 2025 -
The Smashing Pumpkins Machina (25th Anniversary) [2xLP]
Virgin Records
August 22, 2025 -
wave to earth play with earth! 0.03
Wavy Seoul Inc.
August 8, 2025