Top tracks — play these first
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Parlez-Vous Hate? — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of disillusionment and protest, blending anthemic instrumentation with powerful lyrics that challenge societal norms.
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Born In The E.U. — This track critiques European identity and nationalism through stark imagery and a driving rhythm, making it a standout commentary on contemporary issues.
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Feral Agents — With its urgent tempo and incisive lyrics, this song represents a call to action against complacency, embodying the album's overarching message of resistance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends martial industrial and neofolk effectively, showcasing strong production and distinct atmospheric qualities.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow build in 'Shangri-Fa', layering industrial sounds beneath neofolk melodies, setting a dark tone.
- Tracks often feature spoken word elements interspersed with sung passages, creating a dialogue between styles.
- Several tracks incorporate orchestral arrangements that swell dramatically, particularly in 'Death From Above' and 'Blood For All'.
- The final track, 'Fort Nera, Eumesville', concludes with an extended ambient outro that contrasts sharply with the preceding intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- evocative explorations of discontent
- haunting melodies with urgency
- short tracks for quick engagement
- immersive soundscapes for reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lighthearted, upbeat music
- seek instant gratification in tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 29, 2021, 'Parlez-Vous Hate?' is Rome's sixth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'The Lone Furrow' from 2019. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying its place within the martial industrial and neofolk genres while expanding its thematic focus on socio-political issues and personal introspection.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Death in June· Current 93· Sol Invictus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shangri-Fa 0:22
- 2 Parlez-Vous Hate? 3:30
- 3 Born In The E.U. 3:38
- 4 Death From Above 3:18
- 5 Panzerschokolade 4:03
- 6 Der Adler Trägt Kein Lied 3:57
- 7 Toll In The Great Death 3:10
- 8 Feral Agents 4:06
- 9 You Owe Me A Whole World 3:19
- 10 Blood For All 3:35
- 11 Alesia 3:41
- 12 Fort Nera, Eumesville 4:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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