Renaissance [LP]

Beton Arme - Renaissance [LP]

Montréal has always had an active music scene, but it seems hard for bands to break out and reach wider audiences outside Canada. However, when a band is able to break out, they become the archetype for their respective sounds, creating something entirely unique from familiar riffs and structures. Now comes Béton Armé's uplifting blend of Oi!, punk and hardcore. While it seems most people are learning about the band through their recent tours, they have been active since 2018, meticulously dialing in their sound. Initially influenced by the skinhead scenes of France and Italy, their new LP Renaissance borrows from sounds outside the subculture, orchestrating harmonies to unite the punks, skins and moshers. The Italian influence still remains, however on this LP, there is a subtle influence of early American hardcore bands, adding more stomping rhythms and upping the pace of the songs. Renaissance is an excellent example of how a band can evolve their sound without losing the aspects that define them: razor sharps riffs, unexpected disco drum syncopations and, of course, orchestral "Ohhhhhhs". Every song verges on an anthem that will get stuck in your head for days. 01. Dernier Recours_x000D_ 02. Cercle Vicieux_x000D_ 03. Lève-toi_x000D_ 04. Per la Vita_x000D_ 05. Montréal_x000D_ 06. PFA_x000D_ 07. Chemin de Croix_x000D_ 08. Sans Limite_x000D_ 09. La Nuit_x000D_ 10. Combattre_x000D_ 11. Territoire Hostile