“Early-’80s postpunk begat not only marquee acts like Depeche Mode but a ”cold” wave of bands unknown outside their native France. This compilation, BIPPP: French Synth Wave presents a rare glimpse into a parallel universe that eschews English for français, and guitars for monochrome synth stabs and robotic vocals, offering cool, Kraftwerkian homages to the mechanics of movement (à la TGV’s ”Partie 1”). These idiosyncratic bands helped set the blueprint for current dance artists like Daft Punk, and it’s fascinating to hear how this revolution all began.” -EW.com
TRACKLIST:
1. Contagion - A Trois dans les WC
2. Ping Pong - Act A Fool, Act
3. Je T’Ecris d’Un Pays - Les Visiteurs du Soir
4. Terroriste - Vox Dei
5. Touche Pas Mon Sexe - Comix, Comix
6. Partie 1 - TGV
7. 20H25 - CKC
8. Pretty Day - Marie Möör
9. Game and Performance - Deux
10. Polaroïd/Roman/Photo - Ruth
11. Aller Simple - Vitor Hublot
12. Jour Se Leve - Visible
13. Viol Af Dis - Casino Music
14. Rainbow Man - Busy P (Released in 2007 on Ed Banger Records)
