Insane Blue releases new album

French indie rock duo Insane Blue, formed by cousins Philippe and Paul, first started out in the early 90’s and spent a decade on the project which saw them work with a range of collaborative artists alongside them. Bringing a diverse array of influences to the table such as Radiohead, The National, Jess Buckley and Rufus Wainwright, they offer a unique alternative rock sound.

Taking a hiatus from 2003, they decided to reunite in 2020 and pick up where they left off. Now they’re back with a brand new album, titled A State of Mental Confusion, laying down eight original songs so well crafted, it’s as if they never paused working together on Insane Blue.

Reforming at the start of the pandemic posed unprecedented challenges for the pair with many unexpected hurdles to overcome. With the support of various artists from around the world such as Argentina, Belgium, Portugal and the USA, they managed to tie in many inspirations to create their latest release.

With A State of Mental Confusion they deliver a mix of stunningly original songs that bend from the dark and atmospheric droning sound of the album opener “10” to the dreamy and ethereal effort “The Sound and The Fury”. Throughout the album, they weave a common thread of delicate writing and dynamic instrumentation arrangements to create a worthy work of modern alternative music.

Listen to A State Of Mental Confusion below