I’m Not Feng Shui
Humpty Dumpty, 2022
8/10
An extremely eclectic version of iconoclastic rock sounds, the Belgian-French outfit Unik Ubik bring us some sort of voodoo magic on these highly interesting and genre defying 11 tracks.
“Dan-jun” opens the listen with flowing sax amid the driving guitars that blends psyche and prog ideas into the curious equation, and this creativity follows into “Rolled In Flour”, where much energy is transformed into a jazz-punk delivery.
Moving along, “Mesmerize & Vanish” enters darker territory with a hypnotic version of post-punk, while “This Is The Day” features G.W. Sok, of The Ex fame, for the mysterious climate that’s full of strong bass acrobatics and calm, nearly haunting textures.
Residing near the end, “Maggie Debloque” is a furious brass venture of avant-garde jazz and psychedelic exploration, and “Right Or Contract”, the album highlight, exits the listen with a driving display of timeless post-punk that showcases meticulous guitar, thumping drums and atypical vocals.
You might be reminded of names like Television, James Chance or Black Midi when listening to I’m Not Feng Shui, though this is truly a unique journey of festive, dance-able anthems for the most adventurous kind.
Travels well with: You Said Strange- Thousand Shadows Vol. 1; The Poison Arrows- War Regards