L'Ère du Vide is the new album from Quebec based band Jet Black. While the band describe themselves as altrock, what you do not get is the limited formulaic music that spews forth from most altrock bands. The eight tracks come off musically with a bit of an Interpol meets Radiohead vibe and showcase a band that is sonically diverse, smooth yet decidedly edgy, heavy but still melodic, with depth and superlative chops. This is an album that is progressive, with a nice shoegaze sheen, while still being supremely listenable. This is also a band that gives themselves big challenges and then rises to the occasion by delivering all that one could expect. A definite must have. Stream and buy L'Ère du Vide at the link below.
