Pythies – Desillusion (Digital/CD/Vinyl Album – Icy Cold Records)
“Desillusion” marks the official debut album of Pythies, a dynamic trio of French female musicians who draw their inspiration from Post-Punk and its related genres. Their distinctive sound shines through from the opening notes of their stunning debut song, “Blondinette”. With raw guitar riffs, driving basslines, and energetic drumming, the music is topped off by a passionate vocalist who delivers a captivating performance.
While there are occasional hints of influence from iconic acts like The Stooges, Pythies firmly carve out their own unique identity. The only drawback? The album offers just seven tracks, leaving listeners craving more. Nevertheless, “Desillusion” is a strong and promising start that sets the stage for an exciting future. (Rating:8).
Listen to “Blondinette”:
About Pythies
Pythies is a grunge project from Paris, France, created and fronted by musician Lise.L, who has described it as drawing on the energy of 1990s grunge acts such as Veruca Salt, Sonic Youth, and Hole. The project has performed on stages across Europe and the United States since 2023.
On record, Pythies takes shape as a trio. Lise.L handles lyrics, music, bass, and lead vocals, with Thérèse La Garce on guitar and Anna B. Void on drums. The project’s first release, the “Always Too Much” EP, came out on Bandcamp on May 15, 2023, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Andrew Guillotin at Hybreed Studios.
The follow-up EP, titled “Disillusion” on Bandcamp and Discogs, followed on September 20, 2024, issued digitally and on CD and vinyl through French label Icy Cold Records. Recorded by Clémence Dufieux and mixed by Andrew Guillotin, the seven-track release includes two bonus cuts carried over from “Always Too Much”, “Models Playing Rockstars” and “Moon In Gemini”, alongside five new songs including “Blondinette”, reviewed here.
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