| Summary: Two of France’s most potent emo bands team up, and yeah, it's good. |
Whether you know or not, Daïtro and Sed Non Satiata are two of the most respected emo bands in France. Another neat tidbit is the fact they like to put out splits with other bands. Oh man, what do you know, a perfect opportunity to record a split with one another. Think about it…two of the best emo bands in France…teaming up…each putting out four songs...on one album. This shit is going be good. Well, it better be. So did both bands hold their own ends?
Unfortunately for Daïtro's sake, the standards for their music have become increasingly large as of late. After Daïtro's latest work, Laissez Vivre Les Squelettes, and their one-song gem on their split with Ampere, every track has become an attempt to tip the scales yet again. This split is initially led by the dense melodic guitar riffs in "De L'eau Coule Sous Les Ponts," which pour out the inner soul of Daïtro's methodical genre bending style. Within the elements of emo, punk, and post-rock, Daïtro releases a beautiful and passionate sound. Shortly after "De L’eau Coule Sous Les Ponts" ends, "Place Tolozan" barely misses a step with an infectious bass riff carrying steam during what is a short interlude. To add to what has been said, subtle transitions between clean and distorted riffs make their punk/emo/post-rock style so seamless. Since Laissez, the overall talent and technicality level has been raised a notch in addition to the intensity that Daïtro has always had. The band's singer unleashes a wickedly passionate scream throughout the album, along with an average singing/spoken voice, that adds to the overall 'Daïtro effect.' "Nous Ne Participons Pas Tous a La Même Utopie" has a gritty sound without exactly losing the poignant, yet charming, punk touch. Instrumentally, Daïtro are similar to the clean guitar melodies of Cease Upon the Capitol, the post-rock feeling of Envy but at the same time, riffs as dense as an Isis song. First, imagine that all in one song. Second, add some French lyrics and finally name that song "Un Fléau Pour Un Autre." The split album only gets better with Sed Non Satiata.
Sed Non Satiata musical approach is similar, but clearly unique. Vocally, Sed Non Satiata's singer has a better voice in general with beautiful harmonies and an overall intensity level lower than Daïtro’s (which is something hard to top). Sed Non Satiata's contributions are nothing less than epic with the exception of the pace-setting "Interlude." The other three tracks total twenty-two minutes of glory. The guitar riffs are at a near-monumental status with nothing overly complex. The post-rock/emo style is flawlessly executed with smooth transitions. Sed Non Satiata's clean guitar riffs similar to American Football and Saetia while the bass provides a solid backbone. "Les Hommes Sans Visage," "Masks," "Des Ruines" all show strong stature with its tempo pacing and solid song structure. First, "Les Hommes Sans Visage" builds slowly and gradually showcasing the post-rock/emo brilliance within Sed Non Satiata. "Masks" is a dark, and at times sad, affair which at the most part, carries at a rather slow pace. The album's closer, "Des Ruines," is paced similar to "Marks" with catchy riffs that lead to energy bursting at all the right moments to create something so monstrous and ambitious. It is hard to pick out the faults from a band that is impressive from all angles.
Overall, did each band hold their ground? I would say France would be proud of the lasting effects Sed Non Satiata and Daïtro left. Sed Non Satiata showed poise and brilliance that was near-perfect in execution. On the other hand, Daïtro, while living up to high standards, produced something that was not their personal best, but still excellent. Moments like the joining of Daïtro and Sed Non Satiata are like when Circle Takes the Square joined together with Pg. 99 for a split album. People may not realize what was right in front of them until long after they are gone (Pg. 99 follows that case), and it tells me to appreciate Daïtro and Sed Non Satiata right now. And yeah, I will.
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Album Rating: 4.5
Ok, there are two album arts and everything, I chose this one. Here is the other: http://bisaufsmesser.com/store/images/Cover_LP_DaitroSNS_400.gif
The track listing can be any order you want it to be, the beauty of splits. I suggest anyone who likes either of these bands should definitely get this. I hope this review didn't suck, cause neither band deserves it.
Digging: Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago | | |
Wow. I had no idea about these two doing a split with each other. Daitro's becoming a favorite of mine, and Sed Non Satiata is basically at the same level as them for me as well.
You seem to be a bit unsure about the review, but I thought it was good.
Digging: Ambulette - The Lottery EP
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Sed Non Satiata side to this is so ****ing good.
Digging: Kayo Dot - Blue Lambency Downward | | |
Review was good, and so is the split.
I could have sworn the cover art for this had a bear on it. But, oh well, I guess not.
Digging: Kayo Dot - Blue Lambency Downward
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Wow if this is really as good as you say then I'm getting this.
Digging: Rise Against - The Unraveling
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sup Ryan Flatley
Sed Non Satiata side rules. I've listened to that a bunch more than the Daitro one, even though that side was okay too.
Digging: You and I - The Curtain Falls
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the Sed Non Satiata side is f**king amazing. The first track on the Daitro side is pretty epic though too.
Digging: Architects - Ruin
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this whole split makes me really happy. the insert, everything is just fantastic. i'd rate it a 4 though.
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i love both bands but was kind of underwhelmed with this, I'll have to listen more though
Digging: Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago
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Ya I wanna get the physical release of this bad.
Digging: Russian Circles - Station | | | Album Rating: 4.5
Me too. Also, I want a record player for vinyls in general and this would push me towards getting one. I was stuck in between a rating of 4 and 4.5, I chose the latter because of Sed Non Satiata's side, but realistically it's a 4.
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i don't know if this is true. but i think my copy of the vinyl has the Sed Non Satiata half as the A Side.
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Oh really? See I wasn't sure because when I was looking online I saw the album art for each side and it basically allowed for either band to be first. Since I entered it into the system as Daitro/Sed Non Satiata I figured to keep the tracklist that way too. I was afraid I'd put the wrong side (like what you said, Sed Non Satiata is side A), but it would be a hassle to change everything thus far. That's what happens when you don't get a physical copy of a split of two bands who put out little info about their albums online.
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best thing to come out of france since the enlightenment.
or at least in the top 5.
Digging: Daitro / Sed Non Satiata - Split | | | Album Rating: 4
Yeah the SNS side is Side 1.
I've been thinking about ordering this, wonder if the bands are still selling it themselves.
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I really want this now, interesting.
Digging: Prince - Purple Rain
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Good review Ryan. I haven't heard anything by either band but it sounds interesting so I'll have to look into it.
Digging: Ihsahn - angL
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Pixiesfan, where did you get the vinyl for this. I cant find it anywhere.
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http://www.adagio830.de/
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pretty sure it is OOP tho'
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