Trisomie 21

The Profile

Trisomie 21 is a French dark wave/new wave music group known for melancholic, synth-driven albums from the 1980s onward. Their sound is frequently compared to Joy Division, New Order and OMD.

French dark wave/cold wave group active since the 1980s. Frequently cited influences and points of comparison include Joy Division, New Order and Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD).

The review discusses Trisomie 21's 1986 album Chapter IV, describing a gloomy, melodic 80s dark wave sound informed by Joy Division and New Order. Standout tracks noted are "The Last Song", "Memories" and "Night Fly". The voice and lyrics are presented as cold, poetic and restrained. The album is praised as honest and enjoyable but criticized for lacking strong originality.