Staccato rhymes, ethereal guitar loops, and soaring disjointed synths: the trio draws from every genre – rap, electro, pop or indie rock – refusing to settle for any single one of them. Fiercely independent, signed to their own Universeul label, the trio from Bordeaux are steering a singular, sophisticated, unfettered and pugnacious course. Is this a troubled age? Then Odezenne urge people to dance on the edge of the abyss. Impressive on disk, where their multi-level poetry makes an indelible impression, the band’s visceral live performances make an even greater impact.

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