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Short and sweet album full of super punchy and melodic post-punk. It reminded me of old-school The Murder Capital, and that's high praise. There are some songs that you could have told me are from the 80's, and I wouldn't have questioned it—like 'AS YOU WANT'; the vocals just scream 80's new wave, although the instrumentation is quite anxious at times, which adds a nice contrast. I also really enjoyed 'TRAPPED BOY'; it's a bit softer than the ... read more
Very good listen front to back. There's not a single bad song on this.
Playlist worthy primary save: MOTHER HAS NO TIME (100)
Other saves: NEW DECADE; UNFINISHED (90)
New Decade hits hard from the very first notes — sharp, tense, and heavy, without ever feeling formulaic. Basic Partner, a young band from France, blends the urgency of post-punk with something richer: a sense of space, of buildup, of drama.
The vocals often recall Paul Banks (Interpol) or even Grian Chatten (Fontaines D.C.), but the band never leans too heavily on their influences. Instead, they pull you into their world — brooding, vibrant, and at times even strangely hopeful. ... read more
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Track List
- NEW DECADE
- THEM
- MOTHER HAS NO TIME
- UNFINISHED
- SHE CARES FOR ME
- BUY AND SELL
- AS YOU WANT
- TRAPPED BOY
- WASTING TIME
