[RE-UP] NINO FERRER

NINO FERRER
METRONOMIE (1971) / VERITABLES VARIETES VERDATRES (1977)
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In 1970 Ferrer returned to France, where he started working on what he perceived as his first "real" album. Serving brooding prog rock accompanied by more personal lyrics, Métronomie was co-created with long time friend Bernard Estardy.
Though the album went nowhere commercially, its not-so-representative leadoff track, "La Maison Près de la Fontaine," proved a huge mainstream success in France. This apparently irritated Ferrer, whose growing contempt for show business led him to view it as the umpteenth misconception of his artistic vision.
With time, Métronomie became a cult album whose progressive/psychedelic sweetness is still as fresh as it was when it was first released.
Véritable Variétés Verdâtres is not of the same caliber. Though it's not a bad album it certainly isn't as ambitious as Métronomie. Still, Nino's worst is better than what most other 70s mainstream French artists could produce and since VVV is not Nino's worst it has enough good moments to content the music lover.
May this double set serve as an intriduction to an artist too often seen as "the funny guy" because of his 60s hits "Mirza" and "Le Téléfon". A dire misconception of Nino Ferrer's work.

Métronomie
1. Métronomie
2. Les Enfants De La Patrie
3. Métronomie 2
4. Cannabis
5. La Maison Près De La Fontaine
6. Isabelle
7. Freak
8. Pour Oublier Qu'On S'Est Aimé

Véritables Variétés Verdâtres
1. Ouessant
2. Il Pleut Bergère
3. Joseph Joseph
4. Ah Les Americains
5. On Passe Trop De Temps
6. Mashed Potatoes
7. L'Inexpressible
8. Sud Express
9. Valentin

JACQUES HIGELIN

JACQUES HIGELIN
COUP DE FOUDRE (2010)
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Cigarette in mouth, banjo in hand, grey hair in the wind, here's Jacques Higelin again. We had to wait four long years to finally hear the returning adventures of the last great poet of French chanson, four long years well spent with "Amor Doloroso" and the live album which followed.
Higelin will be 70 this fall and it doesn't show. Sure, his voice has aged but like a good wine benefits from the passing of time, Jacques' voice has found new depths to move or entertain us.
Coup de Foudre, his new album, is as fresh as can be, joyous too. It's not as rock as his 70s album were but, then, who cares. With instruments such as a banjo, a piano, a trumpet (etc.) and melodies that immediately catch your ear, Higelin has managed, once again, to prove he still is one of the strongest forces of a French scene that owes him so much.
And then, there's the lyrics, never forced, little moments of lives Master Jacques seems to have collected and put on paper with wit and grace.
May Mister Higelin live a long life and give us many other albums, we so need him.

1. Coup De Foudre
2. J'Ai Jamais Su
3. Qu'Est-Ce Qui Se Passe?
4. New Orleans
5. Egéries, Muses Et Modèles
6. Kyrie Eleison
7. Hotel Terminus
8. Output
9. Valse Mf
10. Bye Bye Bye
11. Aujourd'Hui La Crise
12. Expo Photos

MATHIEU BOOGAERTS

MATHIEU BOOGAERTS
I LOVE YOU (2008)
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With Mathieu Boogaerts it's expect the unexpect. While he debutes mixing african rhythm to his unique blend of indie pop, folk and chanson, the music of Mathieu Boogaerts evolved, album after album, towards an easier/poppier definition of his own sound culmulating with Michel, an album that, as the artist states himself was the end of a cycle for him.
And now I Love You... It's both a back to basics and a step ahead for Mathieu. Back to basics as he regrouped on his prime minimalism and found back his original quirky sound. A step ahead as, for the first time, Mathieu flirts with some sort of dadaist avant-garde not unlike what an Albert Marcoeur is able to produce (check "Chappe de Béton" for example).
This album largely disappointed those who expected Mathieu to dig a little deeper in the melodious approach of Michel and put a smile on the faces of those, like me, who missed his original quirkiness. Now, it's up to decide what team you play with.

1. Come to Me
2. All I Wanna do
2. Chappe de béton
3. Jambe
4. Fais gaffe
5. Chaque fois
6. Do You Feel OK
7. Bandit
8. Corinne
9. Allez
10. Game Over
11. I Love You

PINK MARTINI

PINK MARTINI
HANG ON LITTLE TOMATO (2004)
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It would be easy to liken Pink Martini's music to the lounge and swing revivals of the '90s. However, the 12-piece mini-orchestra's mix of jazz, classical, Latin, and vocal pop sounds more organic than the work of, say, Combustible Edison. Like the Squirrel Nut Zippers — who were always more than just a straightforward swing revival band — Pink Martini do more than just rehash their influences; by dabbling in different sounds that they love, they've come up with their own. And even on the most theatrical moments of their second album, Hang On Little Tomato, such as the Yma Sumac-meets-chamber jazz of "U Plavu Zoru" or the smoky Italian ambience of "Una Notte a Napoli," a lot of genuine sentiment shines through. Though most of Hang On Little Tomato — named after a vintage Hunt's Ketchup ad — consists of originals, a few well-chosen covers stake out Pink Martini's sonic territory: the festive "Anna (El Negro Zumbon)"; Villa-Lobos' "Song of the Black Swan"; a downright swellegant version of "Let's Never Stop Falling in Love"; and "Kikuchiyo to Moshimasu," which features Hiroshi Wada, the slide guitarist who played on the original recording of the song. Amid all the multiculturalism, Hang On Little Tomato emphasizes the French and Cuban elements of Pink Martini's sound, with "Dansez-Vous" and the lovely "Autrefois" nodding to the former, and the ever-so-slightly mischievous ballad "Lilly" tipping its hat to the latter. The album's moods are almost as wide-ranging as its sounds, spanning the innocence of the title track's '30s pop and the Bacharach-esque sweetness of "Clementine" to the world-weary "Veronique" to the smoky romance of "Aspettami." A more full-fledged album than the band's debut Sympathique, Hang On Little Tomato offers a charmingly popular approach to music.

1. Let's Never Stop Falling in Love
2. Anna (El Negro Zumbon)
3. Hang on Little Tomato
4. The Gardens of Sampson & Beasley
5. Veronique
6. Dansez-Vous
7. Lilly
8. Autrefois
9. U Plavu Zoru
10. Clementine
11. Una Notte a Napoli
12. Kikuchiyo to Mohshimasu
13. Aspettami
14. Song of the Black Swan

JEAN-LOUIS MURAT

JEAN-LOUIS MURAT
TRISTAN (2008)
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Jean Louis Murat, one of France's most prolific singer/songwriters, manages to make French language sound good with melodies originating from his unconditional love of artists such as Neil Young or Bob Dylan. On his previous album, he dealt with the words of Charles Baudelaire (and the musics of Léo Ferré), here, he gives us his own version of Tristan & Iseult which is not an easy task but, then, Murat doesn't like it when it too simple. Do not expect something sounding like a musical, Murat remains Murat and, with influences so firmly rooten in rock and folk, he does something unlike what anybody else would have come up with. Tristan is a magnificent and graceful album which does not feature a single potential hit but flows so well I dare you not to listen to it in full. We all need more artists like Jean-Louis Murat, artists that are able to convey depths through emotions without sounding pretentious or vain.

1. La Légende Dorée
2. L'Amour En Fuite
3. Mousse Noire
4. L'Hermine
5. Chante Bonheur
6. Tel Est Pris
7. Les Voyageurs Perdus
8. Dame Souveraine
9. Il Faut S'En Aller
10. Marlène

[RE-UP] ARNO & THE SUBROVNICKS

ARNO & THE SUBROVNICKS
WATER (1994)
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This album is not an Arno album and shouldn't be considered as such. It didn't get much praise from the critics when it was released and went almost unnoticed by the potential buyers. This may come as a surprise when considering Arno's reputation even in 1994 but one has to remember this was, for the Belgian singer/songwriter, a recreation from his solo career, and a good one at that!
Reuniting with some old friends from the TC Matic era, Arno has cooked a broken down rock and blues album which bears the influence of Captain Beefheart, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan and Ian Dury. Yes, I know, that's quite an impressive list and the album lives to it.
True the production of Mike Butcher (better know for his work on Black Sabbath's Sabotage) helps pack it up nicely but it's Arno's talent that inhabits this electric feast and turns it into a work of Art. Not an easy one for sure, but certainly an album which will put a few smiles on a few faces.

1. Meet the Freaks
2. A Eux Je Montre Mon Derrière
3. I Couldn't Get Up
4. Hot Head
5. Freddy
6. The Smell of Roses
7. Watch Out Boy
8. Chicken Song
9. What the F. Is Going'on
10. I Am Still Allright
11. Rock Them Out
12. Women Beat
13. Mathilda

SANSEVERINO

SANSEVERINO
AUX BOUFFES DU NORD (2008)
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Recorded in June of 2008 in Paris, this double live displays and the tricks and shops of chanson/gypsy jazz phenomenom Stéphane Sanseverino. On two discs you have the tasty and lively introduction to something that pays tribute to both Django Reinhardt and Charles Aznavour while remaining something quite unique. Sanseverino remains one of the most interesting and appealing voices of the new chanson that hit France a few years ago and he demonstrates here that he is, above all, a great "live animal". And, with covers from Yves Montand, François Béranger or Les Wampas, it's a delight from start to finish. Try it.

Disc 1
1. Voyage Au Paradis
2. Les Sénégalaises
3. Les Films De Guerre
4. La Maison Sur Le Port
5. Explication De Texte
6. J'Ai Un Homme Dans Ma Vie
7. Les Ouvriers
8. Solo Lionel Suarez
9. La Femme Du Marin
10. Le Tango De L'Ennui
11. Rimini
12. 10 Jours Avant Paris
13. La Bicyclette

Disc 2
1. A Boy Named Sue
2. La Véritable Histoire De La Musique Country
3. Dispute Chez Des Amis
4. La Valse A Peggy
5. Le Tango Des Gens
6. Les Embouteillages
7. Les Faux Talbins

MIKE PATTON

MIKE PATTON
MONDO CANE (2010)
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Mike Patton is about as predictable as the mood swings of someone with a severe case of bipolar disorder. The prolific Faith No More frontman is releasing Mondo Cane, via his own Ipecac Records, on May 4. It's not just another Patton project; it's a collection Italian oldies, which shouldn't surprise Patton disciples, since he was married to an Italian artist and is said to be fluent in the language.
Mondo Cane features as 40-piece orchestra, a choir and back- up band. Patton sings a host of Italian-language songs from the '50s and '60s. The disc also features a several covers: Blackmen's "Urlo Negro," which was recorded in the '60s and is about the struggle for civil rights; Gino Paoli's "Senza Fine," which was also recorded by Connie Francis four decades ago; and "Deep Down," written by Ennio Morricone for the 1986 film, Danger: Diabolik.

1. Il Cielo In Una Stanza
2. Che Notte!
3. Ore D'Amore
4. Deep Down
5. Quello Che Conta
6. Urlo Negro
7. Scalinatella
8. L'Uomo Che Non Sapeva Amare
9. 20 KM Al Giorno
10. Ti Offro Da Bere
11. Senza Fine

JP. NATAF

JP. NATAF
PLUS DE SUCRE (2004)
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Four years after his band - Les Innocents - called it quits, JP Nataf finally released his debut solo album. With guests such as Kim Fahy of the Mabuses, Bertrand Bonello (director of "Tiresia" and "Le Pornographe"), Albin de la Simone (and a few others) it was meant to be a major pop event in France. Sadly, if the music on "Plus de Sucre" (More Sugar) is indeed a pop feast not unlike what JP's previous band used to deliver, the success didn't come. Maybe his music is too subtle and melancholic to seduce the masses, maybe is it just bad luck... Anyway, this album never got the success he deserved. So, if you like French pop that has something between the ears, don't look any further, "Plus de Sucre" is for you.

1. Tout Doux
2. Mon Ami D'en Haut
3. Ovale Lune
4. Jean-Philippe
5. La Grande Ourse
6. Jeune Homme
7. Plus De Sucre
8. Rengaine
9. Je Mange Mal
10. Mon Vaudou
11. Enveloppe
12. Le Consentement

CLAIRE DITERZI

CLAIRE DITERZI
TABLEAU DE CHASSE (2007)
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Tableau de Chasse is Claire Diterzi's second album and, despite being as far as can be from progressive rock it's a concept album. Actually, the idea behind the 12 songs is quite appealing: each track is Claire's musical vision of a painting, sculpture or art installation. Musically, Claire Diterzi has crafted a clever and entertaining mix of chanson, pop and electronica lead by her voice and two backing singers with a background consisting of percussion, drum machines, strings, horns, samples...and more as Miss Diterzi has no limitation as to what is useful for the sake of the songs. Add to all this that no bad song is featured on Tableau de Chasse which makes a very pleasant and addictive 38 minutes listen which, though she clearly has a voice of her own, will appeal to fans of Björk, Camille or Emilie Simon.

1. L'Odalisque
2. Tableau de Chasse
3. Retiens-Moi
4. Zubrowka
5. A Quatre Pattes
6. L'Epave
7. Iku
8. Les Repas de Famille
9. La Vieille Chanteuse
10. Mes Bonnes Soeurs
11. Je Garde le Chien

FRANCOISE HARDY

FRANCOISE HARDY
LA PLUIE SANS PARAPLUIE (2010)
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Four years after her duets album (Parenthèles, 2006) and 6 after "Tant de Belles Choses", Françoise Hardy, THE French pop icon, returns with an album that could easily be summed up as a back to the basics outfit. Indeed, on "La Pluie Sans Parapluie" (Rain Without an Umbrella), Françoise recalls the ghosts of her past fame and produces a genuine pop album. Of course, the arrangements have been updated since the late 60s/early 70s but, still, it's the closest she ever sounded like she used to. To achieve that, she surrounded herself with a team of younger songwriters such as Alain Lubrano (with whom she's been collaborating for about 10 years), La Grande Sophie, Arthur H, Thierry Stremler, The Ben Christophers, Jean-Louis Murat and a few more. The result may not be up to the best she produced but falls pretty close which is more than I've been expecting in 2010. A nice album, really.

1. Noir sur blanc
2. Mieux le connaître
3. Champ d'honneur
4. La Pluie sans parapluie
5. Les Pas
6. Le Temps de l'innocence
7. Je ne vous aime pas
8. Esquives
9. Mister
10. Memory Divine
11. Un cœur éclaté
12. L'Autre côté du ciel
13. Les mots s'envolent

PINK MARTINI

PINK MARTINI
SYMPATHIQUE (1998)
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While the cocktail lounge fad has seen more than a few musicians climb aboard as a career move, the members of Pink Martini are no bandwagon-riding aficionados. Fronted by pianist Thomas Lauderdale, Pink Martini is the real article--a band that approaches the music with unwavering seriousness yet never forgets the fun at the heart of it. Sympathique, the band's debut album reveals an incredibly diverse musical vocabulary on the part of frontman Lauderdale. And what singer China Forbes lacks in range and dynamics, she more than compensates for in attack, approach, and a clear understanding of the material. While most of the songs are upbeat, in the hands of Lauderdale and Forbes, "Qué será será," with its dark atmospherics should be rechristened "Qué será noir."

1. Amado Mio
2. No Hay Problema
3. Sympathique
4. Qué Sera Sera
5. La Soledad
6. Donde Estas, Yolanda?
7. Andalucia
8. Song Of The Black Lizard
9. Never On Sunday
10. Brazil
11. Lullaby

DEBOUT SUR LE ZINC

DEBOUT SUR LE ZINC
DE CHARYBDE EN SCYLLA (2008)
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One of the many bands to appear in France in the late 90s, early 00s with La Rue Kétanou, Les Têtes Raides, Rue de la Muette, Les Hurlements de Léo or Les Ogres de Barback (to name a few) but not the least of them, Debout sur le Zinc was born when two bands (a folk and a rock one) merged. "De Charybde en Scylla" is their 6th full-length where the band displays more of its folkish take on French chanson. As with their previous albums, you've got a clever and entertaining mix of folk, rock, chanson and world music (gypsy and celtic) that both conveys melancholia and happiness perfectly.Those who love this new French scene and want more of it or those curious to hear what it's all about will be well advised to give this one a spin or two, they'll probably not regret it.

1. J'ai
2. Sport 2000
3. Fin septembre
4. Scylla
5. Aller simple
6. Coup de foudre
7. En attendant...
8. S'ils savaient
9. L'arbre
10. L'invisible
11. Je cherche encore
12. En attendant le pire

L

L
PREMIERES LETTRES (2008)
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Here comes a new voice in the French scene. One that has everything to content those who like Chansons à la French and where influences from "Great Old Ones" (Barbara, Brel, Ferré) can be found, in a modern fashion that is.
The delicacy of L's voice and melodies fits well songs which have more layers than you'd initially think. The arrangements are kind of pop/rock oriented even if fado, classical music or jazz are part of this new-girl-in-town's musical universe.
Be one of the first to get a taste of L's talent on this sweet mini-album. Omens are she's going to be big quite soon.

1. Les Hurleurs
2. Mes Lèvres
3. Petite
4. La Pluie
5. Jalouse
6. Mon Frère

JULIETTE

JULIETTE
LE FESTIN DE JULIETTE (2002)
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Juliette could be described as one the last survivors of classic French chanson only, she's too young to be a survivor. Nevertheless, I cannot count her as one of the new French chanson artists. She's too much of a maverick compared to this scene and possesses something that reminds me of the great tragedians of the "chanson réaliste" (Piaf, Damiah, Fréhel) with an humour that could be inherited from Charles Trenet or Bobby Lapointe. If that definition is more fitting to what Juliette is, it's still not totally accurate as she really is a beast of her own kind. Suffice to say those who do not yet know her yet but who want to dig depper into the "French sound" would be well advised to check this 2002 release, her best in my opinion, where her humour, her superior compositional skills do wonders.

1. L'Eternel Féminin
2. Impatience
3. Garçon Manqué
4. Retour A La Nature
5. Mode D'Emploi
6. Il N'Est Pas De Plaisir Superflu
7. La Paresse
8. Tous Les Morts Sont Ivres
9. Un Ragga Abscons
10. Le Dernier Mot
11. Le Festin De Juliette

HENRI SALVADOR

HENRI SALVADOR
CHAMBRE AVEC VUE (2000)
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At 83 years of age, Henry Salvador had not lost any of his youth and had nothing left to prove, yet this is one of his best efforts to date. His voice had not changed; it still had that velvety smooth delivery helped by subtle arrangements between jazz and down-tempo influences. Beautiful bossa nova songs from the man who crafted 'Syracuse' - a must for all ages!!

1. Jardin d'Hiver
2. Chambre Avec Vue
3. J'Ai Vu
4. Il Fait Dimanche
5. Muraille de Chine
6. Jazz Mediterranée
7. Tour de Manège
8. Vagabond
9. Je Sais Que Tu Sais
10. Mademoiselle
11. Fou de la Reine
12. Faire des Ronds Dans l'Eau
13. Aime-Moi

STEPHAN EICHER

STEPHAN EICHER
LOUANGES (1999)
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After the commercial failure that 1000 Vies was, mosty because of the electronic textures he used that did not please his audience, the Swiss singer/songwriter Stephan Eicher came back with an album which gives us a solid return to the sound developped in his most successful opuses, 1991's Engleberg and 1993's Carcassonne. Written in Brittany, recorded in Engelberg and mixed in London with Daniel Lanois' collaborator Malcom Burn, Louanges is a delight for Stephan's fans. With its usual mix of pop, rock, chanson and folk, this album works from start to finish. Whatsmore, Philippe Djian's everyday poetry still fits Eicher's songwriting like a glove. Put it like that, Louanges is a very nice album those familiar with the man's art will delightfully consume and a good introduction for anyone who haven't yet heard what he is capable of.

1. Ce peu d'amour
2. Hell's kitchen
3. Démon
4. Sans vouloir te commander
5. Si douces
6. Louanges
7. La fin du monde
8. Le même nez
9. Clear my throat
10. Venez danser
11. Campari soda
12. Going home

BOURVIL

BOURVIL
BOURVIL (1997)
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André Bourvil, born André Robert Raimbourg (July 27, 1917, Prétot-Vicquemare, France – September 23, 1970, Paris) was a French actor and singer best known for his roles in comedies, most notably in his collaboration with Louis de Funès in "La Grande Vadrouille" or "Le Corniaud" as well as many other popular films which helped him establish his reputation both as a comic talent and in more serious roles as in "The Longest Day" or "Le Cercle Rouge".
While most people know him for his acting career, at least outside of France, Bourvil was also a singer and it actually was as a singer that he first entered the artistic domain. His songs altern between comedy and tenderness and he excelled in both. Not a great vocalist, he nevertheless managed to become a popular artist with songs such as "La Tendresse", "Les Crayons", "La Tactique du Gendarme" or "Ballade Irlandaise" among many others. Those interested in classic chanson must try this sweet, if incomplete, compilation.

Disc 1
1. Adèle
2. C'est La Vie De Bohème
3. C'est Une Gamine Charmante
4. En Revenant De La Revue
5. Allumett' Polka
6. D'où Viens Tu?
7. Berceuse À Frédéric
8. Fredo Le Porteur
9. Du Côté De L'Alsace
10. La Tendresse
11. Le Hoquet
12. Le Pêcheur
13. La Dondon Dodue
14. La Mandoline
15. Je Suis Content, Ça Marche
16. C'est Pas Le Pérou
17. Elle Faisait Du Strip Tease
18. Le Voleur De Pervenches

Disc 2
1. Les Crayons
2. Les Papous
3. La Tactique Du Gendarme
4. Les Rois Fainéants
5. C'était Bien (Le P'tit Bal Perdu)
6. Mon Bon Vieux Phono
7. Mon Frère D'Angleterre
8. Ballade Irlandaise (Un Oranger)
9. Prends Mon Bouquet
10. A Joinville Le Pont
11. Les Abeilles
12. Mon Village Au Clair De Lune
13. Nous Vieillirons Ensemble
14. Nénesse D'Epinal
15. T'épier
16. Tatane
17. Vive La Mariée
18. Les Haricots

FERNANDEL

FERNANDEL
LE FLAMBOYANT (2008)
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Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin (8 May 1903 – 26 February 1971), better known as Fernandel, was a French actor and singer. Born in Marseille, France, he was a comedy star who first gained popularity in French vaudeville, operettas, and music-hall revues. His stage name is the diminutive form of his first name in Occitan.
Unlike Bourvil, his repertoire is mostly comedy-oriented which will make it hard for non-French speakers to get into. Worth a try anyway especially considering the historical value for those who want to learn more about the history of French chanson. And for those who understand "la langue de Molière", there are quite a good laughs to gain on this double set.

Disc 1
1. Félicie Aussi
2. Ignace
3. Hector
4. Je Connais Des Baisers
5. Un Dur, Un Vrai, Un Tatoué
6. Ernestino
7. Seccotine
8. On M'Appelle Simplet
9. Pour Etre Ordonnance
10. Redis-Le Me
11. Ma Créole
12. Faut Pas Bouder Bouddha
13. Ne Me Dis Plus Tu
14. Barnabé
15. Francine
16. La Caissière Du Grand Café
17. L'Accent
18. Aujourd'Hui Peut-Etre
19. Les Gens Riaient
20. Le Tango Corse

Disc 2
1. Un Homme
2. Les Dégourdis
3. Je Vais Au Zoo Avec Zizi
4. La Fille Du Teinturier
5. Idylle A Bois-Le-Roi
6. Je Suis Une Petite Nature
7. Politesse
8. La Chanson Du Forçat
9. J'Aime Toutes Les Femmes
10. J'Ai Mon Coeur Qui Fait Tic-Tac
11. L'Amour Est Un Mystère
12. C'Est Comme Ca A Calcutta
13. Je Ne Peux Pas M'Expliquer
14. La Bouillabaisse
15. Les Jours Sans
16. Le Papa De Pepa
17. On N'Est Jamais Seul
18. Lequel Des Deux
19. Elle A Tout Ca
20. Cocococo Cococococotte

ALBERT MARCOEUR

ALBERT MARCOEUR
PLUSIEURS CAS DE FIGURE (2001)
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Compared to the two previous Marcoeur posts here at Moodswings, "Plusieurs Cas de Figure" may come as a surprise to those unfamiliar with Albert's evolution through the years. True enough, it would be quite worrying if a 2001 release sounded exactly like one from 1976 or 1978 and, indeed, this album may have been from a different artist or, at least, from another life of the same artist. Of course, Albert's wacky humour is still here but the music is more relaxed and... accessible. Not to say "Plusieurs Cas de Figure" is for every set of ears, it surely is not, but, for those of us able to stomach the weirdest avant-garde, the most extreme noise barrages it almost sound like Bon Jovi does to a heavy metal fan. That said, Marcoeur's art still bears a real artistic ambition too few French artists diplay and "Plusieurs Cas de Figure" shows that perfectly. If one would want to enter Albert's world, this album would be the easier way to do so.

1. Ulysse et Linus
2. Anne chez elle
3. de Pierre à Jean-Paul
4. Le pyjama
5. Mon petit neveu
6. B.B.
7. L’argent des gens
8. Que c’est beau !
9. Album de photos
10. Lady Di
11. Robert et les insectes
12. Ulla, Lula, Lola
13. Eddie