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THE REVIEW
"Leave The Story Untold" is the very first album by the Dewaele brothers' band and even more so than the subsequent "Much against everyone's advice", it is a testament to their ancient love for pure and hard indie rock. I say even more because, compared to their second work, more ethereal and psychedelic, here the dominant aspect is the band's guitar-driven and edgy side, with many tracks supported by solid riffs. In short, there's no shadow of their future destiny as DJs, nor of the new Soulwax's electronic rock, but at most some indie experimentation, never too daring, and an almost spasmodic taste for the alternation of rocking tracks and ballads.
Skipping the negligible intro, already "Reruns" opens with a nice powerful riff, surprises with an "acoustic" chorus, and closes with an interesting rather acidic solo. "Caramel", the following ballad, mixes acoustic guitar with the crackling sounds of a synthesizer interfering with the simple and catchy melody. "Kill your darlings" starts without warning, immediately tight and with the guitar that occasionally seems to veer towards crossover. "Great Continental suicide note" is another slow piece with a solid arrangement, with piano, strings, and an acoustic guitar that electrifies only to enrich the track with small nuances. "Soul Simplicity" is the most powerful of the rock tracks, but it offers a downshift in tone at the end and a transition towards bluesy sounds. In short, as one can infer, the band's intentions are to create a fundamentally rock album, but not too homogeneous, and here and there they try to surprise the listener with sudden transformations in the arrangements. Other interesting tracks include "Tales of a dead scene", a lively "neo-acoustic" piece, and the concluding "Acapulco gold", where the band ventures into a funk-rock riff.
Overall, the album may seem slightly immature, but the quality and ideas are not lacking. And it's interesting to note how much the dance experience of the group's leaders has influenced and transformed the band's sound.
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Leave The Story Untold is Soulwax's first album, emphasizing their passion for hard indie rock with strong guitar riffs and varied arrangements. The album contrasts with their later, more psychedelic and electronic work by focusing on rock-driven tracks and ballads, creating a diverse listening experience. While slightly immature, it shows clear quality and creativity. Dance influences subtly shape their sound even at this early stage. Notable tracks include 'Reruns,' 'Caramel,' and 'Acapulco Gold.'Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Soulwax
Soulwax is a Belgian band from Ghent led by brothers David and Stephen Dewaele. They emerged in the 1990s with indie rock before embracing an electronic, dance-punk edge with Any Minute Now and the club-focused Nite Versions. The Dewaele brothers are also known for their DJ/remix work as 2manydjs.09 Reviews
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By kaisar
"From the left speaker first and then from the right, you hear the guitar perfectly emulating the sound of Formula 1 cars racing at 300 km/h before being engulfed by a powerful riff that then softens to make room for an acoustic chorus."
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