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Release Date: Feb 12, 2008; Lead Performance: Various Artists; Genre: Electronica
B+
Early-'80s postpunk begat not only marquee acts like Depeche Mode but a
''cold'' wave of bands unknown outside their native France. This
compilation, BIPPP: French Synth Wave presents a rare glimpse into a parallel universe that
eschews English for français, and guitars for monochrome synth stabs and
robotic vocals, offering cool, Kraftwerkian homages to the mechanics of
movement (à la TGV's ''Partie 1''). These idiosyncratic bands helped set
the blueprint for current dance artists like Daft Punk, and it's
fascinating to hear how this revolution all began. B+
DOWNLOAD THIS: ACT's ''Ping Pong''
Posted Feb 08, 2008
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