Autophagie (Clear Vinyl)
French post-punk & industrial metal band Kill The Thrill have been creating music as far back as 1989. Over the years, a few lineup changes have been observed, yet members Marylin Tognolli & Nicolas Dick have been prolifically creating atmospheric and bleak sonic landscapes with poignant lyricism ever since the band’s genesis.
With ‘Autophagie,’ Kill The Thrill once again immerses the listener into a realm of abrasive hypnotic artistry. A cacophony of turbulent, noisy soundscapes meander throughout the album, with Nicolas’s mesmerizing vocal lines hauntingly delivered at a frenzied pace. This turbulent journey is anchored by subtle yet resolute rhythmic percussions that serve as a guiding force, allowing the listener to traverse this tumultuous auditory landscape with a sense of purpose, even as the surrounding elements cascade over the senses.
Listening to ‘Autophagie,’ you could imagine a scenario where Swans have taken a distinctive turn, crafting an album steeped in dreary, French lyrics.
