French post-punk/coldwave act Neurasthenic, a project crafted by Sébastien George, who previously played a pivotal role in the artist collective North Pope, is about to release the debut album entitled Life Of Pain in October. The album which will be out via SwissDarkNights, offers a dark and immersive exploration of human suffering and existential dread. The album’s sound is deeply influenced by seminal post-punk and coldwave acts such as The Sound, The Chameleons, Joy Division, White Rose Transmission, Bauhaus, Molchat Doma, and Interpol. These influences weave through the album, creating a sonic tapestry that is both nostalgic and forward-thinking.
The album features diverse contributions from various artists like Night Train To Nowhere, Sylvain L. Daems (DÆMS, Frederik Franklin & Fwends), Carlo Van Putten (The Convent, White Rose Transmission, Dead Guitars), Mark Freeth (Ausgang), and North Pope, each bringing their own lyrical interpretations of pain and introspection, resulting in a multi-layered sonic experience. From the eerie tones of "Routine" to the intense power of "Pitch Black", Neurasthenic's debut full-length Life Of Pain blends coldwave soundscapes, brooding basslines, and atmospheric elements, all enhanced by the distinct influences of the guest artists.
The visual representation of Life Of Pain mirrors its haunting musical themes. The front cover, featuring artwork by Robert Carter, captures the album’s desolation and inner turmoil with striking imagery. Neurasthenic is a studio project, meticulously crafted within Sébastien's home studio to achieve its distinctive coldwave sound. There will be no live performances in support of Life Of Pain.
Two tracks were released at the beginning of September, and three music videos accompany the release of Neurasthenic's debut Life Of Pain. Link
Life Of Pain tracklist:
01. Routine (feat. Night Train To Nowhere & North Pope)
02. Alprazolam (feat. Night Train To Nowhere)
03. In Possession (feat. Night Train To Nowhere)
04. Just For A Moment (feat. Carlo Van Putten)
05. The Cold Wave (feat. Night Train To Nowhere)
06. Life Of Pain (feat. Night Train To Nowhere & Sylvain L. Daems)
07. Pitch Black (feat. Mark Freeth)
08. War (feat. Night Train To Nowhere)
09. Pitch Black (Instrumental Version) [Bonus]
10. Life Of Pain (Demo) [Bonus]
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"I find it really bizarre, because right after the concert, you're already on the internet. I mean, come on. It's very different from how it used to be, but it's fine." - Anja Huwe
"We only make an album when we feel genuinely inspired. You can't just say, "OK, I'm going to record a new album", because without inspiration, it would be boring." - Gregor Mackintosh
"I don't tend to judge people, but I do judge them if they're too lazy to engage in independent thought or if they're simply careless and don't consider the consequences..." - Sven Friedrich
"This time we're trying not to complicate things too much. We want to have a simple message, but that doesn't mean there will be fewer arrangements or less songwriting..." - Pedro Paixão
