Art rock/progressive rock/folk rock. Originally from Le Havre, Mémoriance is one of the best kept secrets of the French progressive scene. Formed in the early 1970s, the sextet released their first album 'Et Après...' in 1976, a skilful and subtle record that demonstrated all the compositional talent of a group in full possession of its means and which would earn it many be laureate of the Tremplin d'Or the same year. Sometimes symphonic (often reminiscent of Floyd from 'Wish You Were Here'), sometimes jazz-rock, always inspired in its discreet psychedelia, Mémoriance is most certainly a group to add to the very rich French prog heritage, a heritage that Replica Records works tirelessly to rehabilitate and preserve. Recommended if you like Ange, Pulsar, Mona Lisa, Pink Floyd.