Years of Shame - Primary

Limited Edition of 300 copies on CLEAR and Black Vinyl with colour insert included. A great discovery on ICY COLD and highly recommended. Years Of Shame voices a breath of sadness over glowing embers. This new project, led by Berne Evol and Brice Delourmel, delivers a debut album that draws its richness from contrasts. On "Primary", the duo's cold wave roots increasingly absorb industrial vibes and spread to the dance floor. Eight songs reflecting the background of their creators, already known for Dead. and Giirls, responsible for some of the best work from the French cold music scene in the mid-2020s. Beyond their desire for vocal music and more melodic tracks, the brief was simple: lay down a Robert Smith-esque vocal over instrumentals reminiscent of The Soft Moon. Two key artists for Brice and Berne, who with Years Of Shame encapsulate a time of personal reconnection during dark times. They needed an outlet, which manifests in these eight opening tracks that Berne describes as "honest and effective". The dark and danceable bangers "Heat", "Trust", "Lights", and "Terror" prove this. Years Of Shame plays skillfully with contrasts, becoming heavier on "Faces" and "Primary Choice", and awakening the post-punk beast with "Violence" and "Echoes".