BERTRAND BETSCH

BERTRAND BETSCH
PAS DE BRAS, PAS DE CHOCOLAT (2004)
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A glorious newcomer of new French chanson with his first album (La soupe à la grimace, 1997), Bertrand Betsch has not yet became what his talent deserve: big! His melancholic lyrics on a happy musical background create a sound like too few have mastered in France. "Pas de bras, pas de chocolat" (no arms, no chocolate) is his third of four albums to this day and probably my favourite with his debut. Those interested in Etienne Daho or Dominique A will find this absolutely delightful.

1. Des Gens Attendent
2. Pas De Bras, Pas De Chocolat
3. Temps Beau
4. Le Lundi, C'Est Maladie
5. L'Ancienne Peau
6. Les Passe-Temps
7. Les Mots Ont Leur Importance
8. Les Petits Mammifères
9. Tournicontons
10. L'Important, C'Est De Participer
11. Tout Vu
12. Pas De Bras, Pas De Chocolat (Version Disco)
13. Music Don'T Stop
14. Les Petits Mammifères (Version Piano)
15. Des Gens Attendent (Light Version)
16. Temps Beau (Couleur Coquelicot)