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With Melnetta / Tardive, La Tène continue the constant transformation that has defined their journey. Expanded to six musicians, the Franco-Swiss group return with their sixth album and arguably their rockiest record to date, building long pieces from simple motifs that evolve through gradual shifts and repetition towards hypnotic intensity.
Around the core of Cyril Bondi on drums and d’incise on harmonium and electronics, Jérémie Sauvage on bass, Jacques Puech and Louis Jacques on cabrettes and bagpipes, and Guilhem Lacroux on electric guitar give this incarnation new breadth and power. Founding member Alexis Degrenier contributed to the composition but does not perform on the recording.
Developed through years of touring and collective work, the album took shape during writing sessions at Le Gamounet near Clermont-Ferrand before being recorded at ImagO studios with Étienne Foyer. Across two extended pieces, traditional music, electronics and rock energy meet in music that is rigorous and physical, sombre yet joyful.
Available on black vinyl and CD.
Tracklist
- Melnetta
- La Tardive