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Never Trust a Guy Who After Having Been a Punk, Is Now Playing Electro

Les Wampas · 2003

45 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock

A frenetic blend of punk energy and electronic beats that embodies playful rebellion and eclecticism.

Why this album works

This album is notable for its fusion of punk with electro elements, which set a precedent for future genre-blending acts in France. It received positive critical reception and showcased Les Wampas' ability to adapt and innovate within their sound while still resonating with their original fanbase, contributing to the broader French alternative rock movement.
Best for
steady, consistent energy levels playful and rebellious spirit short, engaging listening bursts
Context
By the time 'Never Trust a Guy Who After Having Been a Punk, Is Now Playing Electro' was released in 2003, Les Wampas had already established themselves as key players in the French punk scene since their formation in the late 1980s. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, as it embraced more electronic influences while maintaining their punk roots, following their previous album 'Tombé pour la France' from 1998.
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Le Télégramme de Brest Standout 3:37
  • 2 Manu Chao Standout 2:48
  • 3 Comme un Kenyan 3:49
  • 4 Je t’ai donné ma vie 3:05
  • 5 Little Daewoo 3:38
  • 6 Toulouse 2:49
  • 7 C.R.S Standout 2:58
  • 8 Vol à voile 3:12
  • 9 Le Vélo violet 2:24
  • 10 Chocorêve 3:40
  • 11 Giscard complice 2:05
  • 12 Les Apprentis charcutiers 3:40
  • 13 Country en Croatie 1:48
  • 14 L’Aquarium tactile 2:38
  • 15 Liste de droite 3:20

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