Mixing the dark moods of Joy Division and the more ragged sound of Wire, the post-punk Savages project was born from the desire to create concerts that fully engage audiences desperate to escape the hectic atmosphere of society. The guitar alternates between menacing, screaming echoes and powerful adrenaline rushes, without stifling Jehnny Beth’s clear, direct voice, supported by tumultuous drums and intrepid bass. The four women play the game full-contact, without restraint, but clearly with total control, something even more striking in concert.
