{"product_id":"659467585508","title":"PRISONER – PRISONER - LP •","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC: 659467585508 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLabel: WICKED COOL RECORD \u003cbr\u003eFormat: LP\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: August 7, 2026\u003cbr\u003eIn stock items ship within 48 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe self-titled debut from French outfit PRISONER arrives as a raw, hypnotic burst of modern garage rock—less a traditional song-based album and more a mood piece built from repetition, texture, and atmosphere. Released on Wicked Cool Records, the record leans into a stripped-down philosophy: riffs first, everything else second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many garage releases, Prisoner is largely instrumental, with vocals used sparingly—often as distant, almost incidental elements rather than the focal point. This gives the album a cinematic, drifting quality. Tracks like “Je ne retiendrai que toi” and “Il nous faudrait une bonne guerre” feel less like songs and more like evolving soundscapes, driven by cyclical guitar figures, motorik rhythms, and a persistent, almost trance-like momentum. The result is hypnotic rather than explosive: music that pulls you inward instead of shouting at you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe band themselves remain somewhat enigmatic, emerging from France’s underground rock circuit with a DIY ethos and a clear devotion to analog sound. PRISONER reportedly formed out of late-night jam sessions and rehearsal-room improvisations, which explains the album’s loose, organic feel—many tracks carry the imprint of live takes and minimal overdubbing. Their aesthetic draws from classic garage rock and krautrock traditions, blending fuzz-heavy guitar tones with repetition and restraint rather than flashy solos or polished hooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat background bleeds directly into the album’s structure. Across the album, Prisoner moves like a continuous flow—short, interlocking pieces that build a cohesive atmosphere rather than standalone singles. Even when vocals appear, they feel secondary to the groove, reinforcing the band’s core idea: that a strong riff, played with conviction, can carry an entire narrative on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s no gloss, no overproduction—just distortion, space, and intent. Prisoner doesn’t try to reinvent rock music; it strips it down to its most elemental parts and lets them repeat until they become something immersive. It’s music for dimly lit rooms, long drives, and listeners willing to get lost inside the sound rather than chase the chorus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACK LIST:\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLa femme qui s'était faite toute seule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJeu de main, jeu de vilain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJe ne retiendrai que toi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorne pour obéir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAm I an Al?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTon histoire n'est pas mon histoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIl nous faudrait une bonne guerre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eL'enfant qui est en moi parle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLe trouble fête\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLe paradis perdu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLe village olympique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLe retour de l'homme qui valait mieux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaumpatrouille\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLes peine à jouir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"WICKED COOL RECORD","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":44437412151395,"sku":"659467585508","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2553\/7123\/files\/image_c1b7df11-436a-4a3f-bb76-5e722b39b7dd.jpg?v=1786076155","url":"https:\/\/lunchboxrecords.com\/products\/659467585508","provider":"Lunchbox Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}