Tool Box by Messieurs Bricolage: A Wild Ride Through Synth-Pop and Minimal Beats
Alright, let’s talk about Tool Box, the 2016 release from Germany’s own Messieurs Bricolage. If you’re into electronic music with a quirky edge—think Synth-pop meets Minimal vibes with a dash of Synthwave weirdness—this album might just be your next obsession. Released under Hertz-Schrittmacher, it's got this DIY aesthetic that feels both raw and polished at the same time. Like they took all their tools (pun intended) and built something oddly satisfying.
Now, I’ll admit, some tracks here are… polarizing? Tracks like “Montdidier Chainsaw Massacre” or “Sanding Your Face” come off as though someone gave an industrial robot access to a synth library. But hey, isn’t that kind of the charm? It’s not trying to fit neatly into any box—it’s more like throwing nails into a blender and seeing what sticks. And honestly? Some of those nails hit the mark.
Two songs really stood out for me: “Drill Me” and “Measuring Tape Vs Ruban Mesureur.” First up, “Drill Me.” Oh man, this track is pure energy. The bassline hits hard enough to make you feel like you're in a retro arcade game where the stakes are life or death. There’s this hypnotic groove that sneaks up on you, and before you know it, you’re bobbing your head like a broken metronome. Plus, the title alone makes me chuckle every time—it sounds like either a cheesy romance novel or something way too edgy for its own good. Love it.
Then there’s “Measuring Tape Vs Ruban Mesureur,” which feels like the soundtrack to a very specific mood—one where you’re wandering through a neon-lit city at 3 AM after one too many espressos. It’s playful but has this underlying tension, like two rivals dueling over who’s better at measuring stuff. Or maybe it’s just about how annoying it is when measurements don’t match across countries. Either way, it’s catchy AF and sticks in your brain long after the beat drops.
Honestly, listening to Tool Box feels like peeking inside Messieurs Bricolage’s cluttered workshop. You’ve got everything from drills to sandpaper-inspired jams, and somehow it all works together—even if it’s messy. Sure, not every track lands perfectly, but that unpredictability keeps things interesting. By the time you get to “Perfect Finish,” you realize the whole thing was less about perfection and more about embracing chaos.
Final thought? This album reminds me of why I love exploring niche genres. Sometimes it’s not about finding the next big hit; it’s about stumbling upon something so bizarrely unique that it forces you to rethink what music can even do. So grab your metaphorical toolbox, crank up the volume, and enjoy the ride. Just don’t blame me if you start hearing drills in your sleep.
Oh, and fun fact: whoever named these tracks clearly had a field day. Imagine pitching song titles like “Filing Your Teeth” in a boardroom meeting. Pure chaos.
