Guerre Froide - Fiat Lux (2023)

Step into the enigmatic world of Guerre Froide, where the chill of post-punk meets the warmth of introspective lyricism. "Fiat Lux" is not just an album; it's a sonic expedition through the emotional landscapes of icy Lille nights.
As the haunting notes of "Ces yeux-là" echo, you're drawn into a world where every beat is a heartbeat, and every lyric a whispered secret. Guerre Froide, masters of the cold wave genre, craft an auditory tapestry that's as intricate as frost on a winter window. The album is a journey through the shadows, exploring the depths of emotion with an unapologetic intensity.
"Jeunesse" and "Dura Lex" are sonic canvases painted with the brushes of melancholy, depicting the nuances of youth and the harshness of life's law. The vocals, reminiscent of a somber poet's verses, weave seamlessly into the fabric of the music, creating an immersive experience.
In "Banquise," the listener is submerged into a musical landscape that mirrors its title-a frozen expanse of sound with echoes of unspoken stories. The slow, deliberate pace of "L'envers du décor" unfolds like a noir thriller, revealing the hidden facets of the narrative.
"Geronimo" closes the album with a crescendo of sound, leaving you suspended in a musical twilight. The album's instrumentation is a masterclass in atmospheric layering, where each instrument is a brushstroke contributing to the larger sonic painting.
"Fiat Lux" is a journey into the depths of the human experience, guided by the evocative melodies and poignant lyrics of Guerre Froide. It's a reminder that, just like Lille's winter, music can be both chilling and profoundly beautiful. So, embrace the cold wave, let the post-punk melodies envelop you, and allow "Fiat Lux" to be the soundtrack to your introspective nights.

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The sound is so haunting that it captures you from the very first minute and at that moment you can't let go, you listen to the lyrics like a maelstrom that really carries you away. In this fascinating neo punk with new wave elements that spread like a hypnotic maelstrom with the speech-like alternating vocals where she sings the highest notes alternating with the male part. With lyrics in social criticism but the words are connected very skilfully, I am enthusiastic about this group, thank you very much

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Has the same character as their songs 43 years ago, in a good way.

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