Black September by Projet Rl: A Sonic Trip Through Grit and Glare
Let’s cut to the chase—Black September is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. Released in 2010 by Canadian rockers Projet Rl, this record doesn’t just sit in one box. It’s a wild mashup of shoegaze haze and stoner rock grit, like someone threw My Bloody Valentine into a blender with Kyuss and hit "puree." On paper, it sounds messy, but trust me, it works. The album was put out by Rotten Losers Record (a name that screams “we don’t care what you think”), and honestly? That attitude fits perfectly.
Now let’s dive into some tracks because not every song here hits the same way. First off, there’s Waves Of Alienation. This thing is hypnotic as hell. Imagine lying on your bedroom floor at 3 AM, staring at the ceiling while your brain spirals through existential dread—or maybe that’s just me. Either way, the wall of sound grabs you, pulls you under, and refuses to let go. There’s something about how the guitars swirl around like they’re lost in space but still grounded enough to punch you in the gut. By the time the track fades out, you’re left wondering if five minutes or fifty just passed.
Then there’s Take That. If Waves Of Alienation feels like floating in an ocean of reverb, this one kicks you right back onto dry land. It's raw, crunchy, and unapologetically loud. You can practically hear the sweat dripping off the amps. What sticks with me most is how simple yet effective it is—a no-frills rocker that gets straight to the point without overthinking itself. Sometimes music doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel; sometimes it just needs to kick its ass, and Take That does exactly that.
Other standouts include Limbus 3166, which feels like a fever dream wrapped in distortion, and Colorfull Melancholia, where the band lets their softer side shine without losing their edge. But honestly, even the less memorable tracks have moments that make you stop and think, “Wait…did I just hear angels singing through fuzz pedals?”
Here’s the kicker though—what makes Black September special isn’t just the music itself. It’s the vibe. Listening to this album feels like stepping into a smoky basement show where everyone’s too cool to admit they’re having fun. Projet Rl didn’t set out to change the world with this record—they just wanted to create something real. And damn, they nailed it.
Final thought? If aliens ever invade Earth, I hope they drop Black September first. Maybe they’ll decide we’re worth keeping around after all. Or maybe they’ll get confused by the mix of chaos and beauty and leave us alone. Either way, it’d be a win.
