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Their new album " Le chemin du ciel" is available (XIII Bis Records/ Sony Music) ACWL are Clin (bass/vocals), Jean (guitar/backing
vocals) and Patrick (drums) The group has quickly built up a fanatical following. The second album, "Une vie plus tard", was released on May 2005 for Active Entertainment/Pias, includes 3 singles: "Embrasse-moi", "Les amants du paradis" and "Quand viendra l'heure (featuring Nicola Sirkis from Indochine). |
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ALBUM "Le chemin du ciel" 2009
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ALBUM "une vie plus tard" 2005
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ALBUM "ACWL" 2001
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Quand viendra l'heure (featuring Nicola Sirkis ) |
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REVIEWS AMG EXPERT REVIEW: The idea of a modern French goth-tinged rock band for the 21st century may make a few people scratch their heads, but to their credit not only do ACWL pull it off on their debut album, they do so with undisputable style. A trio led by bassist/singer Celine, the band don't forget the rock part of the equation, and the combination of their dark but energetic and often poppy music — indebted in ways from the Cure and U2 to Nirvana — and her fine, entrancing voice puts a sharp spin on what French language music is "supposed" to sound like. No Francoise Hardy re-creations here, for a start, though the gentle chug of "Olga" does perhaps suggest Stereolab at points (supple and powerful drum throughout, certainly hits a light motorik groove well), at least before the energetic, swirling guitar solos courtesy of Jean kick in. The combination of Celine's sometimes ethereal, echoed singing and textured feedback crunch at many points calls to mind what a French version of Xmal Deutschland might sound like, though arguably ACWL take things to levels that group never quite reached. Consider the explosive but at the same time beautiful power of "L'Homme Moderne," fading out on Jean's guitar drones, as an instance where the trio perfectly balances two competing impulses. Her vocal directness succeeds just as well — "Instantane" features her spoken word delivery, brisk and urgent, over an equally nervous break that climactically shifts into a major rockout. Plenty of other standout tracks — the brittle, Banshees-tinged metallic guitar scrape on "Le Souvenir Errant," the anthemic lead melody and spectacular conclusion of "Ailleurs," the nervous, speaker-shredding cascade of "Clonez en Paix," Celine's voice fed through extra effects for emphasis — help give this remarkable debut its appeal. — Ned Raggett All Music Guide |
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After Alyce! played a parisian goth rock band called " ACWL" , well known in the gothic area , and revealed a few month ago by their very good album signed on M10 .This 3 people - set , a
female singer / bass player , a drummer & a guitarist have been
the amazing part of the festival. The soft singer voice melted with
the powerful guitar gave a kind of feerical impression to the venue.
Their show was terribly nice and i can only advise you to check them
out at " www.acwl.net" |
CONTACT
promo@acwl.net ........www.myspace.com/acwlband