Fiat Lux
Circum Disc, 2025
9/10
The multi-instrumentalist René Lussier is joined by the drummer Robbie Kuster for these both improvised and composed pieces that recruit many different sounds and ideas.
The warm and atypical spirit of “JUMEAUX” opens with emphasis on vocals for a quick intro, and the many grooves of “Troc” follows with Lussier’s melodic guitar and Kuster’s frisky drums entering rock territory.
Further along, “Bidou” brings an avant-garde mood to the dense guitar and thumping drums, while “Figure” recruits unconventional rhythm to the jagged, 54 second bout.
The title track lands deeper into the listen and is strong on atmosphere with dizzying percussion and a meticulous blend of space and tension, and “Biscuit- La Feuille D’erable” exits with wordless vocals, furious drumming and the sort of guitar shredding that could fill stadiums.
The subtle but effective use of daxophone, musical saw and nail organ add even more allure, as the duo explore rock from an iconoclastic viewpoint that’s nothing short of captivating.
Travels well with: Barbara Dang & Muzzix- Michael Pisaro-Liu- Tombstones II; Manoeuvres Sentimentales- Delightfully Deceitful