Questamation, released on Mar 9, 2009, is a full-length semi-programmed album by Canadian

Canada

Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...

 band Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker

Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker

Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker is a musical duo that began working out of Parkdale, a neighbourhood situated in the west end of Toronto, Ontario, Canada...

, alias USS, consisting of Ashley Boo-Schultz on guitar and vocals, and Jason Parsons, aka Human Kebab, on turntables and programming. For the recording, USS has again teamed up with Matthew Wagner (Crystal Castles

Crystal Castles (band)

Crystal Castles are an experimental electronic band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, consisting of producer Ethan Kath and lyricist and vocalist Alice Glass. Crystal Castles are known for their chaotic live shows and their lo-fi home productions. The duo released many limited EPs between 2006 and...

, Alpha Galates) for production and engineering, as well as with Chris Davies and Charles Topping whom have 'aided musically'.

“It’s going to be our hello to the world,” says Parsons.

Laces Out

Laces Out is USS' first single off Questamation. Released on February 10, 2009, it was soon aired on multiple radio stations, including 102.1 The Edge

CFNY-FM

CFNY-FM, promoted under the branding 102.1 The Edge, is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 102.1 FM. The station rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s due to its freestyle DJing format and unique choice to play alternative music...

, which earlier had Hollowpoint Sniper Hyperbole in heavy rotation, inspiring USS to begin producing music videos for their more popular songs, such as 2 15/16ths.

The music video for Laces Out was shot mid-March 2009. It was directed by Jon Knautz and produced by Brookstreet Pictures, along with LifeForce Entertainment.

Tracklisting

1. "Cloudboy" (3:56)
2. "Laces Out" (2:33)
3. "P.S. I Can Change" (4:49)
4. "Anti-Venom" (3:47)
5. "Neurochemical Warfare Gas Masquerade" (4:19)
6. "Stationery Robbery" (2:58)
7. "Better Living Centre" (1:14)
8. "3 Purple Butterflies" (3:33)
9. "Stranger to Myself" (4:15)
10. "Man Makes The Zoo" (5:08)
11. "Visionary Science Patrol" (4:37)
12. "Me vs Us" (19:03)

Reviews

• CD Review: USS Questamation