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01. Use Knife - Demain Sera Mieux
02. Use Knife - Iraqi Drum Set
03. Use Knife - Kadhdhaab
04. Use Knife - A Reckoning
05. Use Knife - Freedom, Asshole
06. Use Knife - État Coupable
07. Use Knife - Che Mali Wali
ARTIST
TITLE
Etat Coupable
FORMAT
LP

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VIERNULV 010LP VIERNULV 010LP
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RELEASE DATE
3/28/2025

Gatefold, LP, black vinyl. A politically charged record questioning the status quo, État Coupable merges stories of war-torn Iraq with disruptive synth sequences and heavy Arabic percussion. Belgian-Iraqi band Use Knife present their new album État Coupable. The record revolves around the raw synergy between Iraqi vocalist and percussionist Saif Al-Qaissy, who fled war-torn Iraq, and the analogue synths and instrumental bursts of Belgian musicians Kwinten Mordijck and Stef Heeren. Following their acclaimed debut album The Shedding of Skin (2022), the formation has deepened their relationship through numerous live jams, intense touring and story sharing, pushing both their skills and the boundaries of the project. For its successor, État Coupable, this growth has been enriched by various collaborations, including one with Lebanese-Canadian producer Radwan Ghazi Moumneh (Jerusalem in My Heart). The first single, "Freedom, Asshole," features live drums by Spooky-J from Nihiloxica. With lead vocalist Saif singing, "I envy you because you can close your eyes, you can choose," the track addresses those who need to be addressed in the Western world, resulting in a gut-wrenching piece of raw electronica that delves into the very definition of freedom.

"Music For A New Society" --The Quietus