MIOSSEC

MIOSSEC
BAISER (1997)
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Second Miossec album who still works with Guillaume Jouan and adds a more rock formation (with drums) to enrich his sound. This album mainly focuses on failed relationship, the Miossec way, so it's honest, raw and true to the man's character. Just what Miossec's followers would have expected.
The voice is less fragile than on the first album which gives the album an overall more abrasive songs and, since those songs are more rhythm oriented, it fits the music perfectly. You'll even find a heartfelt versions of Joe Dassin's "Salut les Amoureux" that strays far from its originator happy mainstream's style, thank god.
All in all, Baiser is a better album than Miossec's debut though retaining the best aspects (aka that folkish vibe) of it but, now we know, that the best was still to come... Still, it's a enjoyable travel through the man's troubled soul and a must hear for anyone into the French music scene.

1. La Fidélité
2. Une Bonne Carcasse
3. Ca sent le brûlé
4. Je Plaisante
5. Le Célibat
6. Le Mors Aux Dents
7. Tant D'Hommes - Et Quelques Femmes Femmes Au Fond De Moi
8. L'Infidélité
9. On Etait Tellement De Gauche
10. Juste Après Qu'Il Ait Plu
11. La Guerre
12. Le Criterium
13. Salut Les Amoureux