De Retour Dans Nos Criques - Kaolin

Advantages: The whole album is very good
Disadvantages: Lyrics in french !!!

...I invite you to discover what is to me the best album of the year 2000 from a french singer : “Marcher dans le sable” by Gérald De Palmas. If you like many other french singers like Jean-Jacques Goldman, you will recognize his style. Goldman brings his help to De Palmas for this third album, after a doubt period for this singer, in a song (the first single extracted from this album) : “J’en rêve encore”. You’ll find a bewitching music during the whole album which contains 12 tracks and about 45 minutes of music. Maxime Le Forestier, an other famous french singer (famous in France, perhaps in UK, I don’t know !!!), also brings his contribution in a track : “Tomber”. This album was nominated for the last “Victoires de la Musique”, the equivalent of your MTV Music... Read review

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Advantages: Her voice, her love for beautiful words.
Disadvantages: ...Not commercial enough?!!

...sucrer Mais qu'as-tu fait des plus futés De ceux qui me faisaient du thé Du lait dont j'aurais du douter Le bel autodafé Le bel autodafé Que t'as fait là Dans mon café..." ----------Walk on the Wild Side--------- You probably know this song, it was a Lou Reed song and it was reaaly controversial when it was released. He talked about transsexuality and people who really existed (actresses who were originally men) and also talked about drugs. Vanessa sings it very well and her original sound of voice is wonderful in this song. The backgroung vocals are great on this track. "Holly came from miami FLA Hitch-hiked her way across the USA Plucked her eyebrows on the way Shaved her leg and then he was a she She says, hey babe, take a walk on the wild side Said, hey honey, take a walk on the wild side Candy came from out... Read review

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Advantages: An individuality and style unlike others, superior orchestration and great lyrics
Disadvantages: Very few people seem to have heard of them.

...Have you heard of Steely Dan? I have to ask this question of you, for if your answer is no, you are missing out on some of the finest musical talent ever. This album 'Alive In America', is very different from other albums, every performance has an individuality which really enhances the listening experience. This music has a definite jazz influence, the orchestration is fantastic and complex. I must mention the drums on this album, they may not normally be an outstanding feature, but in this case all I can really say is WOW! Some of their finest songs are included on this album, Reelin' in the Years, Babylon Sisters, Josie and Kid Charlemagne to name but four. My personal favourite being Babylon Sisters, quite a mellow song with very effective percussion, and great lyrics. This is one of those albums which is very hard... Read review

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