This is music that feels like a high-speed chase through a noir graphic novel. It carries the weight of heavy rock but moves with the fluid, improvisational intelligence of jazz. The sound is dominated by thick, overdriven Fender Rhodes and a rhythm section that locks into hypnotic, repetitive patterns that feel both ancient and futuristic. It is dense, muscular, and unapologetically instrumental.
What sets them apart is the 'Zeuhl' influence inherited from their roots in the band Magma. Instead of the operatic vocals usually found in that genre, they strip the sound down to its skeletal, rhythmic essence. The result is a gritty, smoky fusion that avoids the polite cliches of the genre, opting instead for a sound that is occasionally abrasive and always deeply atmospheric.
Start with 'Ewaz Vader' to experience their most potent blend of progressive complexity and raw power. It is an album that demands your full attention, rewarding listeners who enjoy music that builds tension through repetition before exploding into jagged, electric guitar solos.
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