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Press coverage around the release of Quest.
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Huffington PostAugust 2017
“The aural tinctures and essences mingle together creating an integrated instrument of musical expression. And of course, all this musical beauty is possible only because the band is so tight and supremely talented. Frankly, ‘Fiebre’ is an astonishing piece of music that ignores every precedent. It's that good.”
PRI's The WorldSeptember 2017
“Quest” featured in the Music Heard on Air segment, alongside Calypso Rose and Camille.
Vents MagazineSeptember 2017
“Quest will haunt you down from beginning to end.”
DjoloOctober 2017
“Out of Nations, une aventure sonore au delà des frontières.”
Foki MediaSeptember 2017
“Out Of Nations is a band that looks to break down the preconceived limitations of music and geography.”
E-KulturaSeptember 2017
“Fülbemászó dallam, lágy, helyenként nagývű zene, életteli kompozíció, tehetséges és alázatos zenészek – sorban egymás után ezek jutottak eszembe a zenéről hallgatás közben.”
New York Music DailyMarch 2019
“Quest is one of the most entertainingly eclectic releases of recent months. It's hard to find a playlist that works this well as party music as it does as headphone record.”
Rhythm PassportFebruary 2019
“Quest lacks for nothing. The eleven-track LP is a musical world tour. They lead their compositions in a no man's land where traditions and styles fade and merge, a treasure trove of influences and genres.”
Mixed World MusicJanuary 2019
“The album is a true sample of stylish forms that often blend into each other or are subtly distorted. The band manages to keep your attention effortlessly.”
World Music CentralOctober 2018
“Quest is a spectacular world music album that wanders with ease and elegance between propulsive, rhythmically dynamic global beats, melodies from various traditions, and vibrant jazz-rock fusion.”
Faze MagazinOctober 2018
„The sound is colourful, and the instruments, well-tempered and coordinated, form a harmonious unit. The organic and electronic are wonderfully combined.“
SoultrainSeptember 2018
„Quest, the debut album from Out Of Nations, doesn't reach for the sledgehammer in protesting the problems of our time, but uses musicality and artistry to allow the quieter moments of this longplayer to develop into something intense and long-lasting. The power lies in these quiet moments.“
Spintheglobe RadioAugust 2018
Named Quest one of the top 10 new world music albums.
Na Dann OhrenschmauchAugust 2018
„These six shine a light on how world music can sound if it's not restricted by geography, commercial demands, or the borders in our heads, and it's worth hearing too. Euro-American fusion rock executed by musicians schooled in jazz, with rhythms and melodies ranging from Arabic to Latin. ‘Quest’ is the well-chosen title.“
RadioeinsAugust 2018
Live interview segment, “Live aus dem Babylon mit Knut Elstermann.”
DW / Deutsche WelleAugust 2018
Featured in an Arabic-language segment on the band.
Romman MagazineJuly 2018
Featured in an Arabic-language piece on the band.
Amal News BerlinAugust 2018
Featured in an Arabic-language piece on the band.
Worldbeat CanadaSeptember 2017
“Their sound melds the organic and the electronic, the sonic and the visual, boldly going where few have gone before.”
BeehypeSeptember 2017
“A full set of Arabic percussions along with the groovy bassline kick in to breed the infamous balady beat, paralleled with a full brass section grandeur. We can't wait to hear what else Out Of Nations has to offer with the upcoming release.”
ThreeFour Music BlogJune 2017
“Inspired by the unique makeup of its formation, Out Of Nations is a world music band that reflects the peripatetic nature of its members. The six-strong ensemble boasts six separate nationalities between them and infuses their technically proficient compositions with generous dollops of funk, Latin, pop, and jazz.”