Ces Vagues Que L'Amour Souleve - Robin, Thierry 'Titi'

Advantages: Good Music
Disadvantages: None

...An interesting album of French music. The singer is from France and has been around for a long time. Some songs are better than others. I would recommend this album as an easy listening record. It's something you can relax to in the evening. ~~ Tracks ~~ 1. La Quete 2. La Cathedrale 3. L'amour Est Mort 4. Mai 40 5. Avec Elegance 6. Sans Exigences 7. Les Marquises 8. Orly 9. La Vil S'Endormait 10. Jojo 11. J'arrive 12. Quand On N'a Que L'Amour 13. Le Plat Pays 14. Mon Enfance 15. Les Vieux 16. La Chanson De Jacky 17. La Valse A Mille Temps 18. Le Prochain Amour 19. La Chanson Des Vieux Amants 20. Ne Me Quitte Pas Disc: 2 1. Amsterdam 2. La Biere 3. Bruxelles 4. Le Diable Ca Va 5. Il Nous Faut Regarder 6. L'Enfance 7. Ces Gens La 8. Les Bonbons 9. Les Flamandes 10. Les... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful melodies, beautifully interpreted
Disadvantages: Some might be put off by the fact it is in French

...accompaniment as the tempo increases. Another wonderful melody. ♥Le temps de l'amour♥ Françoise's husband and longtime companion Jacques Dutronc was involved in the composition of this song, which is about the way that at 20 we feel we are king of the world, and that love is going to last forever. The song feels like a slightly slowed down twist. ♥Ma jeunesse fout le camp♥ A touching song inspired by an old folk song, about the ephemeral quality of youth. (Can I see a theme appearing here?) ♥Parlami di te♥ This is a song that allows me to have an idea of how the album might be received by a non French-speaking public. I don't understand Italian, yet I find myself captivated by Françoise Hardy's voice. I'm guessing the title means 'tell me about you'. Overall, I love this album and its... Read review

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Advantages: Nice original look at punk and electronica
Disadvantages: Slightly samey

...An odd name and only kind of French. Basically it's two French blokes (which is the French bit) who decided to remake a load of old punk classics, but with a twist... Nouvelle Vague means "New Wave" (in French) but also "Bossa Nova" (in brazillian portuguese) and well, that's the twist. Punk covers done bossa nova style... odd you think, but highly effective! Now what's so great about two blokes singing punk classics in a weird way? Well they don't sing: in fact there are eight different female singers that take it in turns to take us on this twisted form of punk. Each of their voices adds a bit of sexiness to the mix, which is a bit odd hearing "Teenage Kicks" (originally by the Clash) sung in a sensual way is a good enough reason to buy the album on it's own, but there are in fact 13 brilliantly sung and produced songs. My only... Read review

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