Four months after the release of Écrasés par notre Héritage, an album where rage and introspection collide, Split Brain unveils a new facet of their work by presenting a fully instrumental version of their compositions. By stripping the tracks of their vocal charge, this streaming edition highlights the raw power of the compositions and reveals the full richness of the band’s musical textures. “The previous album ended on a bass arpeggio that hinted at a sequel… It now opens this album, keeping the same key. The arpeggio is more refined, more varied,” explains Rémi, a member of the band. This instrumental version offers a different perspective on the tracks, allowing listeners to explore the nuances of the arrangements, with analog recordings.
The idea of releasing instrumental versions came from the label. They may surprise longtime fans, intrigue new listeners, and offer a fresh perspective on the compositions. More than anything, they create new sensations and expand the imagination in a way that only instrumental music can.
It seems we’ve already said it all Actors on our downfall From anger to hate Overwhelmed by our legacy Catch our breath A flight forward And then we’ll rise… … Until we burn out What will they believe?
Music by Rémi Pierre, Frédéric Acx, Nicolas Dijoux, Damien Marchant and Nicolas Jeanneteau Published by Editions AMOC
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Arnaud Bascuñana at Studio 180 Design and graphic creation by c3po.lette Production by Juste une Trace With support from: SCPP Release date: 02-28-2025
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Arnaud Bascuñana at Studio 180 Photography by Stéphane Chorain Design and graphic creation by c3po.lette Production by Juste une Trace With support from: SCPP Release date: 10-25-2024
Lyrics and Music by Rémi Pierre, Frédéric Acx, Nicolas Dijoux, Damien Marchant, and Nicolas Jeanneteau Published by AMOC
To add a twist, the extras in the video are none other than the guests from MGR Delatourette’s recent wedding, naturally exploited on that day for budget reasons—a clever touch of self-deprecation that echoes the themes in the song. A playful nod to the reality of independent production, always marked by resourcefulness and creativity.
With its sharp guitars and biting lyrics, “Le Dernier Communiste” invites reflection on today’s world while unleashing an irresistible musical energy. In a rebellious spirit, Bagdad Rodeo challenges conventions with a track that combines political engagement and social critique, all without taking itself too seriously.
Quand je serai mort – Bagdad rodeo – Dis moi papa – La classe américaine – Le nouveau millénaire – Le couple idéal – L’homme à la cigarette – Monsieur Delatourette – Mon pote Jésus – La balayette – Un homme, une … et une mastercard – J’aime pas les filles – Au revoir – Fukushima mon amour
Lyrics and Music by Ludovic Dufour & Christophe Sanchez – Published by Éditions AMOC
The single «De la Colère à la Haine», released on September 27, explores the intensity of an emotion as it transforms and intensifies, while «Acteurs de notre Déchéance» questions our role in our own lives: are we actors or mere spectators? Rémi, the band’s singer and lyricist, leads us through these reflections, offering lyrics that provoke deep thought. «Et alors on s’élèvera…», another powerful track on the album, takes us into a wave of melancholy and transcendence, a quest for redemption in a disillusioned world.
A sonic heritage: melody and brutality fused in analog
The album closes on a high note with «Jusqu’à se consumer», a final track that symbolizes the inescapable nature of our passage through this world. Each note, each riff, reminds us of the fleeting nature of it all. The eponymous track, «Écrasés par notre Héritage», is both an homage and a question about the marks we leave behind—a lucid, painful look at what we pass on to future generations.
With this new album, SPLIT BRAIN delivers metal that is not only innovative but meaningful, where rage meets reflection, and each track is a call to open our eyes.
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Arnaud Bascuñana at Studio 180 Photography by Stéphane Chorain Design and graphic creation by c3po.lette Production by Juste une Trace With support from: SCPP Release date: 10-25-2024
Lyrics and Music by Rémi Pierre, Frédéric Acx, Nicolas Dijoux, Damien Marchant, and Nicolas Jeanneteau Published by AMOC
Quand je serai mort – Bagdad rodeo – Dis moi papa – La classe américaine – Le nouveau millénaire – Le couple idéal – L’homme à la cigarette – Monsieur Delatourette – Mon pote Jésus – La balayette – Un homme, une … et une mastercard – J’aime pas les filles – Au revoir – Fukushima mon amour
Lyrics and Music by Ludovic Dufour & Christophe Sanchez – Published by Éditions AMOC
TRACKLIST : Il paraît qu’on a déjà tout dit – Acteurs de notre déchéance – De la colère à la haine – Écrasés par notre héritage – Reprendre notre souffle – Une fuite en avant – Et alors on s’élèvera… – … Jusqu’à se consumer – Que croiront-ils ?
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Arnaud Bascuñana at Studio 180 Photography by Stéphane Chorain Design and graphic creation by c3po.lette Production by Juste une Trace With support from: SCPP Release date: 10-25-2024
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