Population II

Serpent Échelle

BONEP037 • April 19, 2024

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Formed in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac in the Lower Laurentians – a picturesque region of Quebec dubbed " Le pays de la pomme ...

Format

Cassette WAV-HD MP3/320

SKU:BONEP037-K7

Description

Formed in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac in the Lower Laurentians – a picturesque region of Quebec dubbed " Le pays de la pomme " by those in the know –, Population II looks back on their origins while continuing to move forward with Serpent Échelle, a new EP packed with symbolism and eccentric riffs. Serpent Échelle stands out from the trio's previous releases thanks to wilder, more adventurous sounds and a heavier atmosphere. More than ever, Population II demonstrates their skills for musical composition and a newfound commitment to songwriting, as evidenced by the songs Hélène, R.B. and Comme tu le souhaites (Ding Dong). The three-piece band continues to nurture their taste for improvisation on the instrumental track Le Serpent.

Packaging Notes

Red cassette tape in clear case with printed J-card

Tracklist

1. Hélène
2. R.B.
3. Le Serpent
4. Comme tu le souhaites (Ding Dong)

Credits

Written and composed by Pierre-Luc Gratton, Tristan Lacombe, and Sébastien Provençal

Population II:
Pierre-Luc Gratton – Percussion, Vocals
Tristan Lacombe – Guitar, Organ, Electric Piano
Sébastien Provençal – Bass Guitar, Synthesizers

Additional Musicians:
Emmanuel Éthier – Violin (R.B.)
Colin Fisher – Saxophone (Hélène)
Sam Hampell – Saxophone (Le Serpent)
Joël Lemieux – Lead Guitar (Le Serpent)
Marilou Lyonnais Archambault – Harp (Le Serpent)

Production: Emmanuel Éthier and Dominic Vanchesteing
Mixing: Dominic Vanchesteing
Sound Engineer: Trevor Turple

Recording Notes:
(Hélène, R.B., and Comme tu le souhaites (Ding Dong))
Recorded at Studio Gamma, October 2021
Vocals and overdubs recorded at Studio Ding Dong, January–March 2022
Fender Rhodes recorded in Dominic’s basement, November 2023

(Le Serpent)
Recorded at Studio Gamma, December 2018–March 2019
Mastering: Philippe Roberge
Lyrics: Pierre-Luc Gratton

Graphic Design: Hugo Jeanson
Photography: Hugo Jeanson and Didier Pigeon-Perreault