Their first video single topped 3.5k views in the first three weeks of its release; Lazarus Heights "Lazarus Heights"
The band comprises singer songwriter, vocalist and guitarist Dick Grisdale, drummer Jeff Gautier, Paul Mouradian on keyboards and bv’s and bassist Simon Pearson.
‘Papillon’ is a deeply wrought album full of Grisdale's charismatic presence, real emotion and songcraft.
He brings his colourful narratives to life with baritone phrasing which evokes icons such as Jim Morrison, Nick Cave, Jackie Leven, David Bowie and Scott Walker.
“I urge you to buy this album, it is everything that is both good and great about music. Mark under ‘Absolutely essential’! Rock Poser (UK)
“Grisdale’s deep and charismatic voice sometimes has Bowie intonations.” France Bleu Perigord.fr
‘Papillon' is a song driven album framed by a visceral sonic quality, with atmospheric drones, walls of sound and a variety of guitar tones that sometimes recall Paul Kossoff, David Gilmour and Mark Knopfler.
“Papillon’ glistens with lyrical imagery and sonic mastery.” Guitar Door (Ireland).
“A great band and an amazing album.” Eric Schot/ Nite Flite Rock Show (NL)
A big sounding rock album with 10 hugely original songs, the 2 covers, include Jacques Brel’s ‘Next’, given an Alex Harvey treatment.
The whole album flows into the closing self-titled anthem ‘Lazarus Heights’, which is an essential statement of what the band is all about.
"The mini-epic “Lazarus Heights” ties all these varied strands together in one vertiginous travelogue of a human psyche – a fitting finale for something worth waiting for a score of years. A mighty set.” Let It Rock Canada
"The single 'Lazarus Heights' concludes in full majesty this convincing classic rock album, where the boundaries of space and time are abolished. Warmly recommended to any fan of the genre. Paris Move
"Papillon' definitely has that classic rock feel, and commercial radio should surely grasp at some of the tracks that would sound great on late evening radio." Rock The Joint (UK)
Originally formed in 2005 by Dick Grisdale, Lazarus Heights steadily built their profile in the Dordogne area of South West France, before seasoned rock drummer Jeff Gautier joined the band in 2020.
Boosted by Gautier’s experience (Calvin Russell, Jean Jacques Goldman and Paul Personne) the band quickly went into the studio to cut the well received 7 track Maxi EP called ‘Strangers’. 'Papillon' is a step up in terms of song and production values, on a big sounding album built on resonant melodies, big hooks and haunting vocals.
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