Basement - Head On

Review by Carla Pryor

Basement's latest album, Head On, is a powerful and emotive collection of songs that showcases the band's growth and evolution over the years. From the explosive opening track "Disconnect" to the haunting closer "Right Here", the album takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of life, love, and loss.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "Stigmata", a blistering punk anthem that channels the energy and attitude of the band's early work while also showcasing their newfound maturity and depth. Another highlight is "New Coast", a soaring ballad that showcases vocalist Andrew Fisher's incredible range and emotional intensity.

Throughout the album, the band's musicianship is top-notch, with guitarists Alex Henery and Ronan Crix delivering blistering riffs and intricate melodies, while bassist Duncan Stewart and drummer James Fisher provide a rock-solid foundation for the songs to build upon.

Artist: Basement
Album: Head On

France

Rock

1997

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Nothing To Give
No Fiction
Cold Years
Little Death
Scream Machine
Nerve Impulse

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Catalog Numbers

W97013

Labels

Weird Records

Listen online

ouvir online
lyssna på nätet
ascolta in linea
écouter en ligne
lytte på nettet
kuunnella verkossa
online luisteren
online anhören
escuchar en línea

Formats

CD
Mini-Album

Companies

Role	Company
Recorded At	Pôle Nord Studio
Mixed At	Pôle Nord Studio

Credits

Role	Credit
Bass	Sabine Aggoun
Drums	David Fellonneau
Vocals	David Fellonneau
Guitar	Kristof Fellonneau
Producer	Basement
Recorded By	Fred Norguet, Philippe Chavarin
Mixed By	Fred Norguet, Philippe Chavarin

Notes

Recorded and mixed in Blois, february-march 96.
Made in France by ADP
Released in digipak

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): DISCTRONICS S W 97013 01
Mastering SID Code (Mirrored): IFPI L502

About Basement

Noise rock band located in Libourne, France. Basement was created at the end of 1995 inspired by various American bands such as Jesus Lizard, Unsane, Fugazi, Cop shoot cop or Distorted Pony. The band's first EP entitled Head on was recorded by Fred Norguet (Burning Heads, Portobello Bones, Ez3kiel...) and was released by Weird records/Tripsichord in October 1996. This dark spellbinding hardcore record came to tease the successful Amphetamine Reptile company. After touring all over France, the band went back to the studio to record their second EP. Just like Head on, Underneath was produced by Fred Norguet but was released by Vicious Circle/Pias in March 1998. This record proved that the band deserved its place in the French noise and Post hardcore music world. The three members of Basement spent the following two years playing their songs on stage in France and Europe and were selected for the FAIR in 2000. 2007 marks the return of Basement after a quite long break. There is now a fourth member in the band and they have just released a new record, Everything gets distorted, made of 8 tense songs combining strength and melody. This time the band has worked with the French producer Nicolas Dick (Kill the Thrill), Jean Michel Gimenez (Tantrum / cover and artwork), Interference (management) and After Before (booking). With a ten year long existence and after two records and more than 500 shows, Basement is back and ready to prove it on stage all over Europe and USA.. New Ep "Counterclockwise

Members

Kristof Fellonneau
Sabine Aggoun
David Fellonneau

Summary by Carla Pryor

Head On is a stunning achievement for Basement, and a testament to their continued growth and evolution as a band. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to their music, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.