French Yé-Yé Garage Produced by Graham Day
Formed in Paris with a dedication to singing exclusively in French, Les Terribles sum up their philosophy with refreshing honesty: «Ils n'ont rien inventé… mais ils l'ont bien fait !» ("They didn't invent anything... but they sure did it well!"). Coming together in the early 2000s, the Parisian quartet quickly caught the ear of mod-garage legend Graham Day (The Prisoners, The Solarflares), who produced their 2005 self-titled debut for the American label Dionysus Records.
Sixties Archeology and French Re-adaptations
With key releases like Ils sont formidables! (2009, Screaming Apple Records) and Quelque chose comme ça (2012), Les Terribles established themselves as a cornerstone of European garage-beat. Their repertoire pairs infectious originals with sharp musical excavation: uncovering forgotten nuggets from French yé-yé icons (Ronnie Bird, Larry Greco) and delivering inspired French adaptations of classics like The Remains' "Why Do I Cry" («Pourquoi je pleure?») or The Kinks' "All Day and All of the Night" («La nuit le jour»).
Exclusive Reunion After a 15-Year Hiatus for the 20th Anniversary
After stepping back from the stage around 2012 while its members dove into other corners of the Parisian scene, Les Terribles had not performed together for fifteen years. Their appearance in Betxí marks a historic, one-off reunion: the band comes together exclusively to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Sant Antoni Pop Festival, delivering their wild blend of fuzz-driven guitars, driving beat rhythms, and sixties yé-yé style.