Chosen By: Dean
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Dean: Well .... previously I'd never thought of Quebec as a potential holiday destination but I've changed my mind. I hadn't really heard a lot of AdP. I heard a few songs and downloaded the album without due diligence - now I'm smitten. Irreverent playful exuberant costumed brilliance. Dexterity knowledgeable enough to encompass a multitude of genres and cultures.
This was an absolute delight for me.
The standouts for me, Sherpa - asymmetric metal? And Sahardwieh - f*****g wonderful.
I don't even miss the vocals.
🌟Think I've found my next go-to good time.
Stu: Over the last decade I’ve bought 100’s of records that have a similar theme to this record. Instrumental meanderings as it were. So I’ve come to like this type of record. It’s best to let yourself go a little and NOT listen to intently on nuisance. Kick back and simply enjoy the unadulterated experience. It has thrust, it has urgency, it has balls, it has rhythm, it has groove, it has vigour, it forces you in to a convulsive type of dance, jerky movements with one foot firmly rooted to the floor whilst the other corkscrew’s around like tornado! I can hear lots of bands in the noodling without it being copycat. I like this record, best played loud and with plenty of room to jerk around!!! I’ll be adding this to my WANTLIST on DISCOGS ⭐️
Paul: Sherpa is possibly the best track I've heard this year. Starts off like the Monkees, turns into the Beastie Boys and then the bass kicks in - hey, it's the Fall, and then it rocks hard! It's all those and none of those as A de P have a real sound of their own. And I largely like it. but not totally.
Without a (full) vocal the repetition can be a bit much at times. But some of it is fantastic. And some of the off-kilter guitar doesn't always sit well with me. And some of it absolutely hits the spot. There are bits of this record I love and bits I really don't like. Often within 30 seconds of each other in the same track. I'm still confused, can you tell?
It's been interesting, it's been challenging, if I could give half a star I would. But I can't so I won't. For now. I might come back to it again.
Ben: Angine de Poitrine’s self-titled debut album is a calculated dive into minimalist post-punk. I thoroughly enjoyed its hypnotic energy and relentless repetitiveness, which successfully drives a claustrophobic, retro atmosphere. Surprisingly, several lead guitar riffs introduce an intriguing Middle Eastern flair, reminiscent of sounds floating through a crowded souk. However, the formula wears thin. One wonders if the duo failed in previous projects and merely invented their masked image to stand out from the crowd. It is stylish, but hints at gimmick over substance.
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