Aussitôt Mort
6 Songs
Level Plane (2007)
Aussitôt Mort means "immediately dead" in the French language. Their name, as well as their sound, is marked by powerful intensity. The four musicians who make up the French group - some of whom are also in the French band Amanda Woodward - have released 6 Songs as a way for fans to get their hands on previously released vinyl-only songs. Their first demo was made into the Aussitôt Mort 12" by Level Plane Records; the four songs from that release are coupled with a song from their 7" split with Balboa and a brand new track. "Memoria Grigia," an Italian title meaning "grey memory," begins with delayed, distant and spacey guitar until the rest of the band joins in to complete the barrage. The song then ends with the same beautiful calmness that started it. The vocals, yelled in French, are the perfect accompaniment to the band's heavy yet fluid sound. Aussitôt Mort have a way of creating music that captures listeners' appreciation, combining poignant musical delivery with a looming rhythm section. The airiness of the guitar delay is juxtaposed by the punching, distorted low-end guitar work; this makes for a well-rounded sound and hard-to-ignore songs. "Aussitôt Dort, Aussitôt … Read more
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