Description
2024 new EP from this power pop / melodic punk band out of Lyon, France.
Our take: Weve been following Frances Faux Dpart for years here at Sorry State, and now theyre back with a new 4-song EP. The first two tracks lean toward the poppier side of Faux Dparts sound, with upbeat tempos, jangly guitars, and plaintive melodies that remind me of Ebba Grn (and, by extension, the Vicious and Masshysteri), but also have enough near-twee melody to slot in next to Neutrals neo-Television Personalities style. The songwriting is great, and when that burst of lead guitar erupts toward the end of Drone, its a magical moment. The two songs on the b-side are faster and more jittery, and while the Marked Men are an obvious comparison thanks to the blistering hi-hat work, Toujours L is a catchy enough song to warrant it. I think this band might fly under the radar of many people in the US, but if youre into well-constructed melodic punk, theyre not to be missed.
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