French synth New Wave trio Vacance are still stuck in the 80s on their new album Après la pluie, using electronic pop as a colourful band-aid for dealing with the undeniable fact that they are getting older. Ideals have taken a beating from disillusions, and every day hassles have gotten in the way. Yes, they are looking back at times when life seemed less complicated, with the upbeat 17 ans as the prime example, but they also have an open mind about what lies ahead at this stage of their lifes.
OMD and to a lesser extent Depeche Mode are still the cornerstones of their music, with a seasoning of 60s French pop. Their melancholia is wrapped in comfy layers of analog synths. Allison Treutenaere, Laurent Billy and Michaël Korchia are fully confident that the rain will pass and make way for the sun again. If anything, music will always be there for them.
Après la pluie is released via Les Disques Maladroits (CD, digital).
Tracks:- Plaisir coupable
- Seuls ensemble
- C'était toi
- Sucré salé
- Ton souvenir
- 17 ans
- Depuis toujours
- Et demain
- Satellite
- J'attends
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