It's simply impossible to avoid mentioning the impressive set of musicians involved in the recording of _When Did Wonderland End?_. So, here goes: Bain Wolfkind (vocals, guitar, snare drum), Jörg B. (guitar, bass guitar), aided by Paola Andrea Riascos of Terroritmo (vocals), Christine K. of Austrian neo-folkers Graumahd (clarinet), Matt Howden of Sieben and Sol Invictus (violin), Alessio B. of Varunna (cello), Didi Bruckmeyer of Fuckhead (vocals) -- even Death In June's very own Douglas P. contributed some lyrics.

Still, this is a transition album, and like most transition albums, it's far from perfect. If one wants to go specific and overly critical, there is probably an abundance of flaws, but still, this here is genuinely honest music and thus instantly likeable. The opening tracks aren't really convincing, but _When Did Wonderland End?_ gains momentum and proves to be more rewarding with each new listen. Whereas previous Der Blutharsch efforts seemed like a direct outtake from a 1939 Nurnberg party rally, this material sounds like a David Lynch soundtrack with a good deal of neo-folk involved. Hard to describe, too...

Impeccable packaging, as usual.