LES SILLONS DE LA TERRE

Another masterpiece from the original French members of RIO proper. The album remains as fun and complex as any other EFL release, even with its loss of influence from French folk. There is, instead, a bit of leaning on classic symphonic keys from time to time. "Phare Plafond" opens the record with the usual energy inherent to the band, and this of course sticks through all their strange sounds and experiments. Guitar drives this album more than any other EFL record, and those symphonic keys match Chenevier's sax as the other main instruments. "C'est pas Bien" stands as the best track, with a more dour and unique form of the band's sound. Above all, excellently played. As enjoyable as any other EFL album, highly recommended to all.