Angine de Poitrine
Vol II
***and1/2 out of *****
The viral sensation Angine de Poitrine's second release, directly titled Vol II, refines their unique blend of instrumental madness. The polka-dotted duo use their groove to warp original tunes with delirious energy.
The Quebec based duo, who use the stage names KHN de Poitrine (microtonal guitar and bass) and Klek de Poitrine (drums percussion), write and record these individualist songs that have frantic energy and extended structured passages throughout.
The opening "Fabienk" sets the tone as the duo filter their math-rock style through 80's new wave funk styling, ending up with artsy club music that you can dance to. A great trick, as the song shows the band isn't just for fans to stand around and gawk it in their outlandish costumes. "Mata Zyklek" takes on a heavier bottom and also becomes too repetitive at times. To the duo's credit whenever a track feels like it is getting stale they normally shift in surprising ways to spruce everything up once again.
The bouncing "Sarniezz" could be mistaken for a Primus outtake as the swampy sounds get the hips popping while odd flourishes dip in an out. "Utzp" starts in a lighter vein and moves into sped up Gogol Bordello realms before crashing into dizzying heights while feedback and guitar twangs kick off "Yor Zarad" before the percussion really amps up and the motoring chaos slams forward.
The album ends with "Angor", the most circular offering and perhaps the most trying as it swirls and goes over itself multiple times. In the end this album is probably isn't an album most will listen to in the background, but the hypnotic feel of this track could coast for days.
While the title of Vol II may not be very clever, the bands creativity is impossible to fault as their distinct artistic appearance and unique sounds make Angine de Poitrine more than just an internet oddity, delivering engaging musical outings throughout their newest release.
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