Leírás
Rock, 2026.
A first live album recorded in the early 1980s became an essential reference in French rock. Two equally impactful releases followed, establishing an authentic, powerful, and refined blues-rock sound driven by sharp guitars and finely crafted lyrics. That sums up the story of the most “southern” band to come from the North.Today, Christophe Marquilly makes a notable comeback in a trio format. After sharing the stage with renowned artists such as Thin Lizzy, Rose Tattoo, Molly Hatchet, and Johnny Hallyday, he returns to the very essence of his art: the raw pleasure of playing and sharing his iconic songs—such as Suzy and J’vais craquer—with a loyal audience.Joined by Fred Nicolle on bass and Fabrice Trovato on drums, the band relies on a solid and inspired rhythm section, true to the spirit of legendary power trios like ZZ Top and Rory Gallagher. A clear influence that has now become a genuine sonic signature. An undiminished live energy Building on a triumphant return—particularly at the Vouziers Festival in October 2024, and more recently at Le Plan in Ris-Orangis with Ganafoul in March 2026— STOCKS has hit the road again with a clear ambition: to set stages alight.The program delivers a burst of energy, featuring the band’s classics—Suzy, Cole Younger, La tête à l’envers, J’vais craquer, Où tu cours…—alongside new compositions that showcase an ever-vibrant creativity. Each concert is an immersive experience: over an hour of musical travel between Lille and Chicago, blending rock power with blues emotion.On stage, Christophe Marquilly impresses with his blues-infused guitar playing and a voice that remains as strong as ever.
Between songs, his humor and self-deprecation create a genuine connection with the audience. Alongside him, the rhythm section drives an unstoppable groove, supported by a modern and efficient sound production. No unnecessary frills here—the music is at the heart of everything.
A new landmark album – After more than 20 years, STOCKS returns with a new album recorded at Totem Studios in Paris: a true tribute to French rock, both faithful to its roots and resolutely modern. Southern influences are ever-present, notably through a French adaptation of La Grange by ZZ Top, as well as a heartfelt homage to Tony Joe White. From deep blues (Je reviens vers toi) to bold experimentation (Rap’N’Roll) and socially engaged lyrics (Oligarque, Ne touche pas), the album reveals a mature, incisive, and uncompromising songwriting style. Nostalgia is never far away (C’était mieux avant, Au temps qui passe), carried by the clear-eyed perspective of an artist who has witnessed the world evolve.The album closes with Rain On Blood, an intense instrumental blending Spanish-tinged acoustic sounds with an electric onslaught. Authentic, powerful, and sincere, STOCKS proves that rock has lost none of its strength.
Felvételek:
1. C Etait Mieux Avant
2. Flashback
3. Les Yeux Ouverts
4. Ne Touche Pas
5. Ma Copine Solitude
6. Oligarque
7. La Grange
8. Je Reviens Vers Toi
9. Rap N Roll
10. Tony Joe
11. Au Temps Qui Passse
12. Rain On Blood
