Guerilla Poubelle is a French DIY punk band formed in 2003. The name translates to 'Dustbin (Garbage Can) Guerrilla' in English. Their lyrics are based on anarchist and existentialist beliefs and the band are DIY enthusiasts, lead singer and guitarist Till being behind the record label and concert promoter Guerilla Asso founded in 2004.
They've racked up over a thousand shows and their debut album sold over 20,000 copies. They've recently returned with new album L'Ennui and it's bloody good so go check it out on their labels site or on Bandcamp as name your price.
The album was written on the road and recorded in Montreal between two concerts. The press release proclaims it as "raw and virulent" and describes how "it slings down neo-liberalism, contempt for class, consumerism, gender stereotypes and other cuttings from this sick society that oppresses us every day a little more." The lyrics may be sung in their native French but help is on hand from Bandcamp as each of the songs contains an explanatory paragraph in English. As well as quality punk rock tunes we also get to discover that the album deals with Albert Camus writing about how he "deplores the lack of sense in our life, the boredom inherent in these modern times. Useless jobs, immured families and comfortable leisures make us apathetic". There's also a song that draws a parallel between a famous rapper and a corrupt politician and another describing how capitalism feeds our obsession with borders and boundaries to create a climate of fear and distrust. Hell, you get the idea... it's intelligent, political punk that'll make you both move and think.
I have gone with Apocalypse 6:12 which is probably the one that stood out to me the most on my first listen through. It takes a more mid-tempo path and I really enjoyed the exchanging of vocals between different members of the band for the chorus, something that is mirrored between the bass and guitar melodies as well. The track is accompanied by a video they've based on the 1973 movie The Society Of Spectacle which was itself based on a 1967 book written by Situationist Guy Debord.
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