Ambient-pop sounds, hazy washes, and gloomy synths are given a welcome lightening of tone by lively afro-beats in BSN's North American debut. It's an interesting cross—true Paris electro meets moody Midwestern Postal Service mime—made downright compelling by rhythm.
The Berg Sans Nipple present a dazzling amalgam of dreamy electronica, percussion-heavy afro-beats, layers of feedback, pop melodies and dub blankets on Along the Quai, their first "proper" North American release and Team Love's most ambitious release to date. The disparate nature of their backgrounds (Nebraskan Shane Aspegren and Parisian Lori Sean Berg) mimics that broad array of influences while the duo’s natural sound lends support to the rumor that they are acutally Siamese Twins separated at birth. After putting together a series of EPs with contributions from Maria Taylor, Mike Mogis and members of Do Make Say Think, the pair set out last year with producer Antoine Gaillet (NTM, M83) to mold the sound that became Along the Quai. Having toured extensively through Europe, they now arrive at your doorstep prepared to wow the masses with their unique brand of vocally tinged electronica.