Soulwax Redefines Rock Music on 'All Systems Are Lying'
The intersection of rock and electronic music has been complex for years, requiring exceptional skills to stand out.
Belgium's Soulwax, led by David and Stephen Dewaele, have navigated this nexus for decades, evolving from grunge to leftfield-techno.
"We wanted to capture the feeling of a band playing electronic instruments — live, loud and loose."
Using modular synths, live drums, tape machines, and processed vocals, Soulwax created a unique sound on 'All Systems Are Lying' (DEEWEE/Because Music), claiming it's "a rock album … without any guitars."
However, the album only occasionally rocks, with the opening track "Pills And People Are Gone" sounding like an end-of-the-party lament.
Author's summary: Soulwax redefines rock music.