Le Son Du 34: A Wild Ride Through French Hardcore and Techno Chaos
Alright, let’s talk about Le Son Du 34 by Alextrem Vs Kreat—because who doesn’t need a bit of ear-shredding brilliance in their life? Released back in 2009, this French electronic beast is a no-holds-barred collision of hardcore and techno. It’s raw, it’s messy, and honestly? That’s what makes it unforgettable.
First off, the album kicks you square in the chest with tracks that feel like they were birthed in some underground bunker beneath Marseille. You know, one of those places where the walls are sticky with sweat and the bass rattles your ribcage. One standout track is Untitled (yes, creatively named, we get it). This one grabs you by the collar and refuses to let go. It’s got this relentless kick drum that feels like someone’s hammering nails into your skull—but in the best way possible. The synths twist and turn like a strobe-lit fever dream, leaving you disoriented but oddly exhilarated. If I had to pick one track from this album to play at 3 AM while wandering empty city streets, this would be it.
Then there’s another banger—I won’t name it because, well, my memory ain’t perfect—but trust me, it slaps hard enough to make your neighbors question their life choices. The thing that sticks with me here is how chaotic yet controlled it feels. Like, yeah, it’s total anarchy on paper, but every screech, beat drop, and glitchy soundbite has its place. It’s like watching a car crash in slow motion—you can’t look away, even if your brain is screaming “WHAT IS HAPPENING?”
What’s wild about Le Son Du 34 is how unapologetically French it is. Bordel34, the label behind it, clearly didn’t care about polishing things up for mainstream appeal. And thank god for that! This album feels like a middle finger to anything remotely commercial, which is exactly why it works so damn well.
Reflecting on this record now, years later, I can’t help but think: What would happen if someone played this at a yoga class? Would people levitate? Or riot? Either way, Alextrem Vs Kreat crafted something here that’s more than just music—it’s an experience. An intense, slightly unhinged, utterly captivating experience. So if you’re looking for background tunes to sip chamomile tea to, maybe skip this one. But if you want to lose yourself in pure sonic chaos, hit play—and prepare to have your mind blown.
Oh, and P.S.: Untitled should’ve been called “Brain Melter.” Just saying.
