“In My Head (The Live Album)” - Romain Swan & The Raindrops
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Some bands sound good on record. Some bands sound good live. And then there are the rare ones who need the stage to fully make sense — where every lyric, every riff, every drum hit feels like it was built to be shouted into a room of strangers who somehow know exactly what you’re going through. Romain Swan & The Raindrops fall squarely in that last category. Their first live album, In My Head (The Live Album), is both proof and celebration of that fact.
Captured in a single take and paired with a concert film on YouTube, this release isn’t polished to death or airbrushed into perfection. Instead, it thrives on honesty, vulnerability, and that raw, heart-in-your-throat energy that only happens when four people on stage decide to go all in. Romain himself puts it plainly: “True feelings, no filters, no playback. Just four souls giving everything on stage.” And listening to this album, you feel that. Every track hits like a transmission from the edge, equal parts fragile and ferocious.
The setlist itself reads like a journey — heartbreak, rage, longing, defiance, catharsis. “Break Up The Glass” opens with shattering urgency, while “Hurting My Own” leans into self-sabotage and confessional storytelling. By the time you hit “Golden New Era” and “We Will Win For Once,” there’s a palpable lift — a reminder that these songs aren’t just therapy sessions, they’re battle cries.
One standout moment comes with “Bloody Business,” which features guest vocals from Romane Baudry. It’s the kind of duet that feels cinematic, adding tension and drama that crackles through the speakers. Elsewhere, “Call Me The Devil” sees Swan at his most unflinching — snarling, pleading, daring all at once.
What makes In My Head resonate so strongly is its duality. On one hand, it’s heavy — the themes dive into heartbreak, self-doubt, and the messiness of being human. On the other, it’s liberating. There’s resilience buried in the riffs, a pulse of defiance in Julien Benedet’s drumming, and a kind of lived-in warmth from Oriane Lanoizelet’s bass. New guitarist Julien Michelesi, only onboard since 2025, feels like he’s been here forever, weaving sharp leads and atmospheric textures that give these live versions extra bite.
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It’s also worth saying: this isn’t just an album, it’s a document. The film version on YouTube takes everything one step further. The lighting, the sweat, the close-ups of Swan straining every note — it all locks you in, like you’ve been dropped right into the front row. And unlike a glossy stadium production, the intimacy of this show feels essential. The mistakes, the breaths between lines, the slightly raw edges — they’re not flaws, they’re the point.
In My Head (The Live Album) is a milestone for the band — not just a record of where they’ve been, but a declaration of what they are now: a live force, a band whose truth spills out best under the stage lights. It’s bold, messy, beautiful, and above all else, real.
So if you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to have your chest cracked open and filled with both sorrow and hope at the exact same time — this is your ticket. Play it loud, watch the concert film, and let yourself be reminded why live music still matters.
“In My Head (The Live Album)” is available now on all major streaming platforms
