marcel unleashes frenetic energy with ‘Spirit of Eden Hazard Kicking Ball-Boy’
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Belgian noisy post-punk band marcel is back with a chaotic and experimental single ‘Spirit of Eden Hazard Kicking Ball-Boy,’ out now via Géographie and Luik Music.
Produced and mixed by Ben Hampson (DITZ, Lambrini Girls), the single sets the stage for marcel’s upcoming album, expected in March 2025. ‘Spirit…’ dives into the infamous 2013 incident involving Belgian football star Eden Hazard and a time-wasting ball-boy. The track explores themes of rivalry, power, and the fiery impulses that have driven both warriors and athletes through the ages. marcel’s signature blend of anarchic instrumentation and poetic, surrealist storytelling transforms this bizarre football anecdote into an exploration of humanity’s unrelenting thirst for dominance.
The single announces a new creative chapter for marcel, whose ability to combine absurdity with razor-sharp post-punk makes ‘Spirit of Eden Hazard Kicking Ball-Boy’ an unmissable addition to their growing catalog. Get ready to embrace the madness.
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