- Artist:
Various Artists - Release Date: 2002
- Type: Collection (various artists)
- Genre: Electronica
Review
Those who wonder why electronic music has achieved much broader acceptance in Europe than in the States need look no further than this compilation for an answer. Released by the Bureau Export de la Musique Française, a government-supported organization dedicated to the expansion of French-produced music in global markets, this CD (and accompanying book of the same name) seeks to expose French electronic producers to worldwide music fans as well as the industry at large. Of course, the stereotypical French disco-house is well represented by unknown acts like Shazz and Dax Riders, while more accomplished names such as Sebastien Leger and Kiko present a more timely electro-house sound. World music staple Frederic Galliano contributes a selection of his much-lauded African-house fusion, while recent attention grabbers Télépopmusik sound like a more synth pop version of French superstar St. Germain. Probably the most interesting slice is Rubin Steiner's "Wunderland," which mashes distinctly continental chamber strings with a collage of swinging jazz drums. The production quality varies from track to track, with some of it sounding rough and amateurish compared to the more seasoned artists. And while this compilation obviously leaves a lot of electronic styles missing, it will certainly do more good than harm for those who market their music under the French flag. ~ Joshua Glazer, All Music GuideTracks
CD 1
| Track Title | Composers | Performers | Time |
| Cannes | Barbara Carlotti | Barbara Carlotti | (2:27) |
| Décalquée | (3:13) | ||
| Mélimélopée | (3:44) | ||
| L' Autre Bout du Monde | (3:11) | ||
| Silicone Baby | (3:16) | ||
| T'Es Beau | Pauline Croze, |
Pauline Croze | (2:39) |
| L' Addiction (Lyrics) | (2:59) | ||
| Pour Oublier Je Dors | (3:18) | ||
| La Liste | Rose | (3:10) | |
| Tirer dans Les Lustres | (3:09) | ||
| Madrid | (4:04) | ||
| Celle Que Vous Croyez | (4:22) | ||
| Delta (Lyrics) | (2:42) | ||
| Black and White Eyes | Syd Matters | (3:34) |
CD 2
| Track Title | Composers | Performers | Time |
| Fleur de Saison | Emilie Simon | Emilie Simon | (4:05) |
| Le Pays d'Alice | (3:23) | ||
| Andrew | Diving with Andy | (3:10) | |
| Vu d'Ici | (2:59) | ||
| Bela Lugosi's Dead (Lyrics) | Kevin Haskins, |
Nouvelle Vague | (3:54) |
| Etres Humains | Philippe Katerine | Philippe Katerine | (2:32) |
| Ecoute-Moi Camarade [Album Version] | Rachid Taha | (6:42) | |
| C'est Dur l'Amour | Marie Modiano | (3:22) | |
| Tunis | Barbara Carlotti | Barbara Carlotti | (4:17) |
| Le Vent (Lyrics) | (3:32) | ||
| Le Lacrymal Circus | Renan Luce | Renan Luce | (3:50) |
| Dans un Camion | Dominique A. | (3:21) | |
| Un Ete dans le Vent | (3:29) | ||
| U-Turn (Lili) | (3:50) |
