Gojira "L'Enfant Sauvage"

Gojira, one of my favorite bands released a new CD not too long ago. This new album is a bit different from their previous albums. L’Enfant Sauvage (French), or the English translation, The Wild Child, contains crushing riffs and thick vocals throughout. Gojira, being a French band decided to change things up for their usual norm.

The quality of the sound is the first that had caught my attention while hearing the preview track. Meaning the one song they put out before the actual album release to catch the listeners attention. Instantly after hearing the album song, L’Enfant Sauvage, I knew that this album was going to be a complete killer. Every song on the album contains extraordinary originality, which is next to impossible to do in the metal genre these days since standards for music is so low now.

While other Gojira fans may argue that this album was not their best, it was definitely a step from their routine. Honestly, this album gives me even more hope for more albums to come from them.

In addition, Gojira is an environmentalist band, which is heavily influential to their music and usually their songs contain world-like meaning. This album is exactly why I said the album was a step out of their usual.  While in their previous albums such as Flying Whales containing environmental meaning, and The Way of All Flesh containing mostly spiritual meaning. L’Enfant Sauvage combines the lyrical meaning of both the previous albums listed and creates a new atmosphere for the listener.

Gojira, isn’t the average metal band, every member has a great amount of talent and all of their previous work proves it. This new album is just a masterpiece for them to have under their belts. I would recommend this new album to any metal-head or anyone who is simply looking for taste of something new. It’s not too heavy, but definitely has a kick to it. My personal favorite song off the album is “The Gift of Guilt.” Don’t be scared, give them a try!