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Just a quick one today about the debut release of this new band from
Montreal, Canada, called FRVITS. This guys come from bands like
Blurry Eyes,
American Lips,
Tricky Woo
and got some strong links with
Priors
and
Duchess Says
if I'm not mistaken. Ok you've probably never heard of most of these bands
anyway so who cares ?
You're right let's jump into the pit!
That's some cool artwork.
Released on Slovenly Recordings from Reno, Nevada, this 6-track EP
fits right in the "rock'n roll with a kinda of wild attitude" label's
catalogue next to
The Spits,
The Cavemen,
Bipolar,
Sore Points
and even
the Loudmouths
and many more... (including Priors and Duchess Says already
mentioned before).
Yes a lot of garage punk madness in there indeed (if garage punk ever
meant anything).
Yes it's called Magiciens Hardcore and it's true that with none of the 6 tracks reaching the 1:30 mark, these guys play it damn fast and damn short, but it does not mean FRVITS is hardcore. FRVITS is punk rock, FRVITS is fast, slightly melodic but straight to the point, FRVITS got some synth in it, FRVITS is cool and fun like a pool in the sun.
You remember The Dwarves ? Yes it does bring back old memories of embarrassing skateboard falls and silly teenage jokes right?... well the singer of the kings of trashy-but-fun melodic punk rock makes a vocal appearance on Abortion Hoops which gives, on top of an idea of the level of connection the Quebecois have in the scene, a good overview of the "fun" side the band is taking. Which is, don't get me wrong, not a bad thing at all.
It could even be smarter than it looks, Stupid Era is, after all, a pretty good title for a record reflecting a time where the western world (at least) and north america (in particular) seemed to fall (or keep falling?) in a caricature of idiocracy where stupidity (or at least its caricature) is no longer the subversive expression of the rejection of an adult world guided by reason, but on the contrary the dominant ideology of a society adrift. And this is, in my opinion, a good question for the "silly punk rock" scene, how to adapt to this without participating in spite of oneself?
I guess there are a lot of answers to that.
As a French speaker I appreciate that they "hide" a (few) French words here and there, it's always a good thing to remind everyone that Québec is still Québec. A (mostly) french speaking part of the world where rock'n roll bands are as wild and furious as they're good and fun!
Go get some FRVITS!
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