The challenge with industrial music is often the density of sound. There is so much going on, that it can make distinguishing the "music" from the "noise" a challenge. It relies more on rhythm than most genres for that reason, and this is something the Young Gods do a sterling job on. Tracks like Longue route and Les enfants could fall apart without a tighter sense of timing, but the band manage to carry it off.
However, the album does lack some variety, with the songs following a similar pattern, and certainly sharing a sound with each other. The vocals are also something of an acquired taste, with the deep, raspy affectation not always working with the overall sound - something with some treble might cut through a bit more.
To get such a depth and power of sound from just three individuals is impressive, and whilst it may occasionally lack coherence, and doesn't add to the Industrial genre in the way that Nine Inch Nails, I enjoyed the energy the album had.
Chloe's album rating: 6
Chloe's favourite track: 8. Les enfants
Olly's album rating: 7
Olly's favourite track: 10. Pas mal
Next week we have 609. Trio by Emmylou Harris, Lisa Rondstadt and Dolly Parton.
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