THE SCREW (vinyl)

Description

PAPIER TIGRE carves an innovative and uncompromising rock furrow in the vein of This Heat or Minutemen. Far from the beaten path, the band has forged a reputation for live performances through marathon tours across the globe (Europe, USA, Latin America, Asia) and prestigious invitations (ATP Festival). A unique sound that has evolved over 10 years with 3 albums and over 500 concerts, not to mention multiple parallel projects (La Colonie de Vacances, Room 204, The Patriotic Sunday, Al Von Stramm, Seilman Bellinsky) that provide even more grist for the hyperactive trio's mill. On their new album, The Screw, PAPIER TIGRE spans the gap between trance and immediacy. The Nantes-based band plays with formats and codes, genres and labels, transforming themselves into perfect tightrope walkers on each of the 9 tracks, eyes fixed forward, smiles on their faces. The Screw, which can be interpreted as "the scam" or even "the screw-up," is an acidic collection with a wry humor, like a slice of jam toast falling on the wrong side. These impolite, lively, and feisty songs, changing atmospheres, and relentless pulse will lead you on. Moments of grace unfold throughout this fourth album for those who venture into it, becoming even more striking with each new listen.