We Insist! - Crude
SKU
LETRITON04510
Young French dual guitar, dual saxophone, bass, drums and vocals band. I saw them at Les Tritonales in Paris, and they were distinctive, energetic and fun. They say that they 'appreciate' Primus, Les Claypool, Fantomas, Mr. Bungle and Mike Patton, which might give you a good idea of what this is about, but it still does seem quite French to me, despite all these American influences they cite. "A French revelation, between At-The-Drive-In and Magma! We Insist! is an excellent French combo, who cites At The Drive In as one of its most pre-eminent influence and produces exceptional music. Even more so as the music of We Insist! is structured on a New-York-like post-hardcore base that revolves around two saxophone players. And if Zappa may cross ones mind, We Insist! has a lot more to do with Magma. Or a not-so funny Primus. Or a very angry Mr. Bungle. The music of We Insist is the music of anxiety. An anxiety that expresses anger and revolt, but that, in spite of such anger, still relies on harmony and melody."-Manuel Rabasse/Rolling Stone (four stars)