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Reviews:
KLF, The - Chill Out - 10-Sep-04 05:11 AM
This really is something a bit different -- more like a sound collage -- drifting through pastoral settings (with the ghosted voice of Elvis hovering over steel guitar). One of the better albums of this genre -- relaxing and dreamy. It reminds me somewhat of Thomas Koners work, yet more upbeat. A very good late night album.
In-Grid - Rendez-vous - 10-Sep-04 05:11 AM
Its interesting that In-Grid is Italian yet chooses to sing in French. The song "Tu es foutu" sounds like your proto-typcial French pop song, with the accordian (!!!) playing an upfront role. Undeniably catchy -- every time I play this album around other people, everyone wants to know who it is and where can they get it(I had to import it from Germany to Canada -- it just wasnt available anywhere else). Its pure Euro Dance Pop and its a lot of fun. Whether it holds up in five years, is anyones guess but for now, I think the accordian is kinda cool.
Alizée - Gourmandises - 15-Oct-03 08:19 PM
This is breezy french pop by Mylene Farmers protoge -- it sounds remarkably like the elder Libertine. At its best when its pure dance pop - sure the international hit, Moi Lolita will get a lot of attention but theres plenty else to like here as well.
Penumbra - Skandinavien - 15-Oct-03 08:11 PM
I absolutely loved this album. Former Zoviet France member moves in the opposite direction of Robin Storeys Rapoon in favour of more sonically simple, minimalistic electronics that take their time to develop. This music demands to be heard -- sure its quiet and might be classified as ambient, but theres more going on here. This is not passive music by any stretch of the imagination. This may not even be music by most definitions. I come back to this one time and time again.
Noosphere - Aqua - 15-Oct-03 08:03 PM
I was quite surprised how much this CD grew on me. I thought there was a good variety of sounds and tempos including some nice acoustic touches. It reminded me of Leftism (not necessary in style) but in the attempt to break away from the monotony of so many electronc recordings.
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