Disparitions
Order-Nr.: MR-047 |
LP / Medical Records / 2015
https://medicalrecords.bandcamp.com/album/disparitions-mr-047
lim. edition
Medical Records returns to France (by way of
Berlin) to present the first full length vinyl LP by contemporary artist
Peine Perdue. Peine Perdue was born in 2010 from the meeting of
Berlin-based artist and musician Stephane Argillet and Coco Gallo. Peine
Perdue finds its inspiration in a certain geometry, poetry and
clearness in music and art such displayed by the cold abstractions of
XVIIIth century harpsichordists (Couperin, Pancrace Royer etc) to the
graceful minimalism of Erik Satie, the sugar uncluttered pop of the 60's
yéyé and finally to the arithmetic synthpop of the early 80's. Among
the artists and personalities that emulate their creativity are, among
others, Delphine Seyrig, ESG, Elli & Jacno, Anna Akhmatova, William
Onyeabor, Luisa Casati, André Cadere, Rainer Fassbinder or Robert
Bresson. Construction, vertigo and symmetry with sensitivity but
without sentimentality. Integrating the above references into a
delicate mix with very personal and cinematic sensibility led by the
obsessive sensuality of Coco’s voice. Previous releases have included a
cassette on Vocoder Tapes in 2012 followed by a 6 track vinyl EP on
Kernkrach Records (Germany). Their first full length was a CDR in 2014
on Cold Beats Records. They have toured extensively as well in Europe in
between recording sessions. The material on this LP is comprised of all
new material written in late 2014. Despite it’s articulate minimalism,
the tracks are very compulsive and lend themselves seamlessly to the
dance floor as well as to the soundtrack to a dark late night
rendezvous. Coco’s vocals synergistically complements the fragile and
perfect synth lines and beats. Standout tracks include “Surprise
Partie”, “Noyes”, and “Cerceaux” though the entire record flows
beautifully from track to track. This record will appeal to fans of the
aforementioned legendary French synth pop acts and the like. Mastered
by Martin Bowes at the Cage Studios, UK. Presented on high-quality
180gram heavyweight blue vinyl. Limited edition.
