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Finger Print - Discography | Holy Grails 1996

The Artifact:

1996
Stonehenge Records
Runtime: 1:03:32
Tracks: 19

Artifact Characteristics:

Screamo, Hardcore Punk, Metalcore, Driving, Raw, Dynamic

Artifact Archeologists:

Nicolas Fisseau (Vocals)
Christophe Mora (Guitar, Vocals)
Thomas Guillanton (Bass)
Jérôme Bessout (Drums)

Artifact Contents:

Every track from their 1993 S/T
Every track from their 1994 S/T
Three original tracks
Four tracks from various comps
Two live recordings

Artifact Echoes:

Despite only being active for two years, Finger Print was a surprisingly prolific band. Though very influenced by the straightforward nature of early 90s Hardcore, Finger Print was one of the first artists in Europe to add such a level of dynamism and melody to their songs, incorporating acoustic guitars and intensity switches. Following closely behind the gnarly emotive screeches from the vocalist is a chugging guitar that breaks things up with some early Metalcore riffage. The further into this comp you get, the stronger the presence of melody is, marrying it with the aggression you’d expect to find in Hardcore. Refreshingly, the bassist is quite prominent in the mix, giving the songs a sense of immediacy and danger. The two EPs are both great, showcasing the band’s evolution as they helped shape Screamo history, though the comp tracks, original tracks and even the live versions (although quite roughly recorded) are all recommended.

Artifact Legacy:

While obscure, Finger Print was one of the originators of Screamo, not just in Europe but globally. Their brand of melody-and-riff-infused Hardcore would give credence to the upcoming sound of Screamo. Emotional intensity, quiet-loud dynamics and surprisingly-crisp production make this primitive Screamo record endlessly replayable, even in the modern day. Their influence can be heard in genre contemporaries like Anomie, Carol, Ivich and beyond. Once they disbanded, Christophe Mora would form obscure-but-influential Screamo band Jasemine.

Artifact Value:

This was originally released on CD in France and, despite its obscurity, is relatively cheap to import. Interestingly, this also came out as a cassette in Southwest Asia, with that version also being affordable but even harder to come by.