Second and final record by Walpurgis Volta which came via La Rage and I've been a little out of it since yesterday and can't think straight because I've been a bit put out by damn love. The second album by the Belgians from Brussels continues seamlessly where the first one left off. After the break-up they formed PPz30 and they very quickly achieved in France and Benelux the reputation of a terrific live band thanks to the astonishing performance of front man Bruce and to the musicianship of Daniel. I know I've written this before but I can't write any further because my arm fell off. Their music combines elements from various genres, including Punk and experimental sounds, resulting in a distinctive sound. This album received praise from critics and fans alike and is often addresses social and political issues and is known for its powerful lyrics and dynamic melodies. The production highlights the intensity of the music and offers a deep insight into the band's creative ideas. The band has carved out a solid place for themselves in the Belgian music scene, attracting a wide audience with their music and live performances. Reviewers says the band's artistic development and experimental approach. The band's lyrics are often described as provocative and socially critical. They address relevant topics that make you think and connect to the current social situation. The sound density and careful arrangement of the instruments add to the intensity of the music. Critics emphasize that the band's energy is palpable in the studio recordings and many of the songs are great for live performances. This could make the band an exciting live act. While many old fans of the band appreciate the new direction, there are also voices that say that some of the experimental elements may not appeal to every listener. The band could be taking a certain risk by moving away from their original style. Overall, "Violence Des Chocs" is considered a bold step in Walpurgis Volta's career, pushing musical boundaries and presenting the band in its second stage.
Hi and thanks for this ...and the rest !
ReplyDeleteWhile Eric, Jo and Phil began "PPZ30" with Bruce, Bob and Manu began "Def soul" with two singers and a bassist. Frank, lead singer was american and completely drunk H24, so the others never could have a conversation with him (:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwXC3i3_yaI
In WV, Bob was singing and Phil was on the drums but for half part of the set, he was singing while drumming ! and Phil took a percussion (?) We can recognize to different style of drumming...
Jo passed away in 2023 and Bob ...Bob had a big big fucking bad luck around 2021, I've eared about recently and I hope all the best for him !!!
I have their last demo from 1991 on a tape, I'll digitalise it and send you if you're interrested...
mercí for all the info. Yeah, I'm interested
DeleteI find that this group is very underestimated! Precisely because of the experimental side! Otherwise it will be bored.
ReplyDeleteAnd also listening to their more basic punk rock titles, as the excellent "Les Années À Venir" not taken up the no month excellent combo "Contingent" I thought there were musicians in common in these 2 groups!
Hi again, there is a little setback: my cassette deck that I haven't used for one year seems to be over and the other one (not used for ten years) too. Than I tried the walkman and the belt broke, the boombox stops each ten seconds... (it's totally insane) I look for a solution and come back !
ReplyDeleteHere is already the artwork with the lyrics: https://www.mediafire.com/file/7kxfswhtn1nqn1u/Walpurgis_volta-Demo_91_artwork.zip/file
ok Buddy, thx for the artwork, hope you find a way.
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