Oh the wonderful discovery that here !!

Tang is a group I had never heard of before I got in this column.
Formed in 1997 and author of three albums, Lille indeed offer a stylish mix of Post-Hardcore, Emo and Rock, which in theory does not match what I usually listen.

The line-up consists of Bastien Gournay (drums, vocals, lyrics), Xavier Damarey (guitar, vocals), Maxime Hedouin (bass), Sebastien Caplier (guitar) and Gaël Nocq (lyrics).

Eager for discovery, curious to discover "Dynamite Drug Diamond", the critically acclaimed album, so I decided to get into this column with, I must admit, a touch of apprehension.

The first hearing left me a very good impression. The fear had turned into interest.
The music is melodic, varied, enhanced the feeling that considerable work has been done on production.
The recording was carried out by Clement Boss Hog Studio Decrock (Sin Cera, General Lee ...) and mastered at Digital Domain in Florida by Bob Katz (Sinéad O'Connor, Necrophagist, Gordian Knot ...)
Sound, powerful and balanced (the instruments stand out perfectly, the mix is ​​perfect), is fully in line with the prevailing style and contributes to the positive feeling left by the initial listen.

Naturally, exploration continued at the discretion of other plays that confirmed that "Dynamite Drug Diamond" was indeed a high quality album!
The melodies are unstoppable, exciting; the compositions alternate energy and calmer times; voice (what a great job from Xavier and Fabien!) are very diverse, melodic to the flayed, through the screaming.
No violence here, just a dose of aggressiveness rather contained and often a palpable melancholy.
Some guests were invited on the album. Cyril Henon participates in a singing "In Loving Memories" in chorus that takes guts; Clement Decrock (also ex-drummer Lizanxia) on percussion and Jean-Claude SENOCQ trumpet bring more significant to "Hellissandur" already excellent composition to the base; cello Detrez Florence brings a touch of melancholy further on the beautiful instrumental "Roses Out Of Chaos", which closes "Dynamite Drug Diamond".

Inspiration, interpretation, generation ... damn what fun this album !!
To be honest with you, I never would have imagined much appreciate "Dynamite Drug Diamond" when I saw what style of music it was.
Punchy piece of introducing this opus ("Highway Encounter") to the very last second of the final compo, it is truly a great moment I spent with Tang. I do not hesitate to say that this cake is a marvel, rich, varied and constantly involved through its cool melodies.

"Dynamite Drug Diamond" is therefore to discover urgently!

Tracklist Dynamite Drug Diamond:

01. Highway Encounter
02. Run & Run & Die
03. Paint In Black
04. Eve Of Ceasefire Talks
05. In Loving Memories
06. Wrong Place Wrong Time
07. Hellissandur
08. To Wake Up With A Broken Heart
09. Lost In Prayers
10. Life Of Shooting Stars
11. Roses Out Of Chaos

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