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Petit Printemps - Démo | Screamo Hall of Fame Class of 1997 Nominee
Release Information:
1997
Moe’s Records
Poitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Runtime: 20:21
Tracks: 7
Band Members:
Vincent Coste (Vocals)
Mikaël Thévenot (Guitar)
Greg Pyvka (Bass)
Baptiste Brousseau (Drums)
Genres, Influences and Characteristics:
Screamo, Lofi, Raw, Melodic, Dark, Cold
Musical Analysis:
Ordinarily, when I describe early Screamo as Lofi, I mean Screamo recorded and produced at basement or completely DIY level, but otherwise sounds like your typical Screamo fare. This is usually out of necessity to reduce costs, and it might be in this case as well, but bands didn't actually utilize these limitations as conscious songwriting tools until Petit Printemps. The band uses lots of twinkles, subdued drumming and spoken word to establish a soft baseline from which to dial up the intensity. Because of this, these dynamics are highlighted by the hazy production rather than snuffed out.
Historical Analysis:
Although this record wouldn't go on to define Lofi Screamo or directly influence that scene, but it is very impressive to have executed the idea more than two decades before it would become a common practice. Breaking this demo down reveals how connected they were to the French Screamo sound of this time - raw, melodic and dynamic. However, in the tapestry of Screamo Canon, this is more of a rarity than a true legend.
Lyrical Analysis:
*Note that because this is an old, DIY and relatively minor release in the grand scheme of Emo and Screamo history, I cannot locate lyrics for any of these songs. If more lyrics can be dug out, I will reevaluate the lyrical analysis. Please note any lyrical analysis on my end will lack cultural nuance and accuracy in the translation.*