The Young Gods are a Swiss industrial rock band from Fribourg, Switzerland, formed in 1985.The original lineup of the band featured singer Franz Treichler, sampler player Cesare Pizzi and drummer Frank Bagnoud. For most of their history, the band maintained a trio format with a singer, a sampler player and a drummer, albeit with multiple line-up changes. Treichler is the band's sole consistent member; the current line-up also features Pizzi and drummer Bernard Trontin. During their career, the band have extensively collaborated with producer Roli Mosimann.
The band's music is largely based on sampling and sound manipulation; the tracks are constructed from various samples, such as distorted guitar riffs and string sections. Their later releases have incorporated elements from ambient and electronic music. Their sample-based approach to rock music influenced numerous musicians such as David Bowie, The Edge and Mike Patton.
Links to Peel[]
Peel first played the Young Gods on his radio programme in November 1986 via their debut single, 'Envoyé!'. Further tracks from the group were played on his radio programmes, including a session they recorded for his show in October 1988. On his 30 October 1989 show, Peel mentioned quite liking the Young Gods, but had reservations about their art rock voice. After the 80's, Peel seemed to have lost interest in their music and never played any further material, except for the 26 April 1990 show, which was in fact a repeat of the 30th October 1989 programme.
Sessions[]
The Young Gods - John Peel Session (12.10.1988 BBC Radio1) -FULL EP- ☆☆☆☆☆
Available on The Young Gods 2xLP / CD reissue (Two Gentlemen Records – TWOGTL 081-LP) and John Peel Session (12.10.1988 BBC Radio1) digital EP, 2021 (Two Gentlemen – TWOGTL 084-D1/D2).
1. Recorded: 1988-10-02. First Broadcast: 12 October 1988. Repeated: 22 November 1988
- L'Amourir / Jimmy / The Irrtum Boys / Fais La Mouette
Other Shows Played[]
- 1986
- 25 November 1986: Envoyé! (12") Organik
- 07 December 1986 (BFBS): Envoyé! (12") Organik
- 1989
- 30 October 1989: Rue Des Tempêtes (LP - L'Eau Rouge - Red Water) Play It Again Sam
- 31 October 1989: Rue Des Tempêtes (LP - L'Eau Rouge - Red Water) Play It Again Sam
- 01 November 1989: Longue Route (LP - L'Eau Rouge - Red Water) Play It Again Sam
- 1990
- 26 April 1990: Rue Des Tempêtes (LP - L'Eau Rouge - Red Water) Play It Again Sam