St Germain – St Germain

Love Ludovic Navarre but can’t believe I’ve only just discovered this album. It’s stunning. A really lovely pressing too.

At first hurry listen didn’t seem to me that special, but spun in a chill situation …fantastic

In the time between St. Germain’s TOURIST and this self-titled follow-up, entire sub-genres of electronic music have come and gone. And from “Real Blues,” it sounds as though he hasn’t changed much: a blues vocal sample, a mellow groove. But there’s a definite change: the instrumentation has a definite African bent to it. And if that weren’t enough to convince you, the lyrics on “Sittin’ Here” will convince you without a doubt. Indeed, the juxtaposition of Delta blues and African music (and, later, house) on “How Dare You” seems to be a reunion of the three genres—the origin meeting its descendants. The overt jazz has faded for more kora action, though hints of the remain on the piano line of “Hanky Panky” and in the quiet intro of “Family Tree.” “Mary L” goes deeper with the bass and the vibe, before the “Forget Me Not” shuffles off into the distance. Styles may change, but St. Germain still remains his own thing.

Same here, I didn't like it that much at first. Maybe there was just a track I didn't like and it scared me off. Well, it's truly amazing. Side D is perfect. Dynamic pressing too.

Just pulled this out after not playing it for years, what a phenomenal album, production and pressing. My dad's CD of Tourist was basically what got me into dance music. Thanks Ludovic :)

I’m in! I wasn’t quite sure what to expect after it’s been so long since his last work but I personally love it and am very pleased to hear this newer material. I’d say he is a musical genius as - the way it’s put together is Utterly outstanding.

This is a truly amazing album and I would say this is his best as whole. Stunning pressing as well.

What a very beautiful and stunning album! Maybe his best I agree.

Seriously... if you dont have this, you are missing a great record... his best in my opinion

What an album! Ludovic has definitely outperformed himself in this vibrant mixture of deep house, instrumentalism, poetry, and African rhythms. I just wish there was more of it!