Daïtro's style was akin to a chaotic emotional hardcore sound that closely resembles that of the original screamo movement of the 1990s but with Funeral Diner/City of Caterpillar-styled post-rock build-ups and song lengths that contrasted the emoviolence approach of Orchid, Pg.99, Shikari, Neil Perry, Comadre, Joshua Fit for Battle, The Kodan Armada or Saetia. They also shared many stylistic similarities with other bands from the European screamo scene such as Aussitôt Mort, La Quiete, Sed Non Satiata, Raein, Gantz, Mihai Edrisch (with whom they shared members), Amanda Woodward, Viva Belgrado and Kaospilot. Their brand of epic screamo was also comparable to Asian bands 49 Morphines, Envy and Heaven in Her Arms.
Daïtro was and still remains as one of the pivotal musical groups in the development of the French emo underground. Their music was rooted in the strong tradition of French screamo, with lyrics exclusively sung in French and distinctively punctuated by a French accent that conveyed and carried intense emotions which in turn transcended language barriers and formed strong bonds with music fans all over the world thus rendering it timeless.
Their main three releases comprise a debut EP entitled "Des Cendres, Je Me Consume" that was already very musically realised and condensed, proposing a mix of emo-hardcore and post-rock with screamed vocals. Their debut album entitled "Laisser Vivre Les Squelettes" put forth even more epic elements with some longer songs and rich dynamics. Their second and final record, entitled simply "Y" forwent much of these aspects rather focusing on less violent or epic atmospheres and going for something more heartfelt, uplifting and melodic instead with even some clean vocals but still possessing screamo elements.
They broke up in 2012 and members moved on to Bâton Rouge and various other bands. Guitarist Samuel Moncharmont died in late 2021 from cancer.
• Daïtro 7" (Alchimia. 2002)
• Des Cendres, Je Me Consume CD (Alchimia. 2004)
• Split w/ Raein 10" (ApeMustNotKillApe and Purepainsugar. 2004)
• Split w/ Raein and Lhasa CD (Oto Records and Satire Records. 2004)
• Laisser Vivre Les Squelettes LP/CD (Last Day of June and Purepainsugar. 2005)
• 02-05 Retrospective CD (Beneficial self-release on the 2006 UK/Japan tour. 2005)
• Split w/ Ampere 7" (Clean Plate and Purepainsugar. 2007)
• US Tour 7" (Clean Plate. 2007)
• 2002-2005 Discography (Alchimia. 2007)
• Split w/ Sed Non Satiata LP/CD (Flower of Carnage, Puzzle and Adagio830. 2007)
• Discography Tape (Utarid Tapes. 2008)
• Y LP/CD (Purepainsugar. 2009)
• Des Cendres, Je Me Consume 10" (Music Fear Satan, Re-Release 2010)
• Vinyl Collected LP (Adagio830. 2010)
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Des Plaies Ouvertes
Daïtro Lyrics
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Des poignées de mains qui tentent de faire oublier celles qu'on a déjà sales mais qui s'affairent à jouer le jeu de la précarité et de la clandestinité.
La culpabilité est relative à ceux qui comme nous n'ont rien à témoigner mais qui assument le regard paissé...car la fatalité est une facilité de nantis nés du bon côté.
On hérite de plaies ouvertes; libres à nous de bien vouloir les refermer.
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Some open wounds a bloody past has left us.
Guilt is relative to those like us who have nothing to tell but who take responsibility with our heads down...because our fate is the fate of the wealthy born on the right side.
We inherit open wounds; the willingness to close them is up to us.
The lyrics to Daïtro's song "Des Plaies Ouvertes" touch upon themes of guilt, inherited wounds, and the struggle to break free from societal constraints. The opening line, "Des cicatrices béantes qu'on hérite d'un passé sanglant," refers to the scars left behind from a violent past. These scars are not only physical but also emotional and mental, as they weigh heavily on those who have inherited them.
The following lines describe the attempt to hide these scars through handshakes and playing into the societal norms of precariousness and clandestinity. The mention of dirty hands suggests that this hiding is futile and that these scars cannot be erased. The line "La culpabilité est relative à ceux qui comme nous n'ont rien à témoigner mais qui assument le regard paissé" acknowledges the burden of guilt that those with inherited wounds carry. Despite having no personal involvement in the past events that caused these wounds, they still feel responsible for them and bear the weight of society's judgment.
Finally, the last line "On hérite de plaies ouvertes; libres à nous de bien vouloir les refermer" encourages the listener to take agency in their healing process. The wounds may have been inherited, but it is up to the individual to choose whether or not to let them continue to fester or to take action to heal them.
Line by Line Meaning
Des cicatrices béantes qu'on hérite d'un passé sanglant.
Some open wounds a bloody past has left us.
Des poignées de mains qui tentent de faire oublier celles qu'on a déjà sales mais qui s'affairent à jouer le jeu de la précarité et de la clandestinité.
Handshakes trying to make us forget our already dirty hands getting busy playing the game of precariousness and clandestinity.
La culpabilité est relative à ceux qui comme nous n'ont rien à témoigner mais qui assument le regard paissé...car la fatalité est une facilité de nantis nés du bon côté.
Guilt is relative to those like us who have nothing to tell but who take responsibility with our heads down...because our fate is the fate of the wealthy born on the right side.
On hérite de plaies ouvertes; libres à nous de bien vouloir les refermer.
We inherit open wounds; the willingness to close them is up to us.
Contributed by Camden N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.