"38 years after Anna Karina declared to her Pierrot le Fou, 'What can I do? I don't know what to do!', Les Têtes Raides reply: 'What a bore!'. Since 'Not Dead But Bien Raides', released in 1989, Christian (Vocals), Cali (Bassist capable of creating perfect Love), Grégoire (Sax, Accordion...) and the others have pursued a path more surrealist than neo-realist. From La Tordue to Casse-Pipe, Les Têtes Raides, the heads of an extended family, wander along paths trodden by the raw poetry of Jacques Brel and the absurd humor of Boby Lapointe. This time, accompanied by Antonin Artaud (yes, really), the Vacances Musicales Sans Frontières choir, Christine Ott and her Martenot waves, Hakim Hamadouche and his mandola, or the faithful Yann Tiersen and his violin, they take a different route. Punk "Civili" carmagnole and Specials-esque "Go Away" ska are added to the usual java tunes and waltzes of this penny-dreadful band, led by Christian's street-smart talk as he blows his nose, introduces the choristers, makes the children scream, and speaks of the dangers of ham and butter sandwiches as well as love, death, or the song of birds." --- Sabrina Silamo ---.
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