Arguably Franck Carducci's finest work and another impressive step on his remarkable musical journey.

Known for his electrifying stage presence, virtuosic guitar work, and the grand theatricality of his progressive rock sound, Franck Carducci has long been one of Europe's most distinctive and adventurous independent artists. With Sheeple, his most ambitious and fully realized album to date, Carducci blends classic and modern progressive rock with lyrical sophistication and cinematic scope, affirming his place among the genre's modern torchbearers.

A multi-instrumentalist and composer, Carducci's musical life began early--raised in a family where music was as essential as air. At just five years old, he began experimenting on the Hammond organ before falling in love with the guitar, which led to his first rock band at fourteen. His fascination with structure, atmosphere, and emotional storytelling drew him toward the worlds of Pink Floyd and Genesis, whose influence can be heard in the layered harmonies, shifting time signatures, and symphonic textures that define his work.

Over the years, Carducci mastered not only guitar but also bass, keyboards, and drums, giving him a rare, holistic command of composition and arrangement. His early years were marked by relentless creativity--performing with nearly twenty different bands and contributing to fifteen albums, including two collaborations with French folk artist Yanne Matis that led to tours across Europe.

After relocating to Amsterdam in 2008, Carducci immersed himself in the city's thriving live music scene, performing in renowned venues and refining the stagecraft that would become central to his identity. A defining moment came in 2010 when he opened for Steve Hackett of Genesis, who personally encouraged him to embark on a solo path. The result was his debut album Oddity--a richly imaginative work inspired by English literature and Greek mythology, setting the tone for the fantastical storytelling that would shape his career.

Praised by artists like Hackett and Sting--for whom Carducci opened in 2022--his live shows have become legendary for their fusion of musicianship, spectacle, and emotional intensity. With Sheeple, Franck Carducci continues his remarkable artistic evolution, crafting a record that balances sophistication and accessibility, intellect and instinct, all while reaffirming his reputation as one of progressive rock's most compelling modern visionaries.

Additional Details

Label: Cherry Red

Genre: Progressive Rock

Language: English

Run Time: 40 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 04/10/26

UPC: 5013929481640