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So Frenchy So Chic

 
Album Review: So Frenchy So Chic

  • 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 Guide

Tracks



CD 1

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Cannes Barbara Carlotti Barbara Carlotti (2:27)
Décalquée Billy Austine Billy Austine (3:13)
Mélimélopée Cyrz (3:44)
L' Autre Bout du Monde Emily Loizeau Emily Loizeau (3:11)
Silicone Baby Babx Babx (3:16)
T'Es Beau Pauline Croze, Edith Fambuena Pauline Croze (2:39)
L' Addiction (Lyrics) (2:59)
Pour Oublier Je Dors Mansfield. Tya (3:18)
La Liste Rose (3:10)
Tirer dans Les Lustres Vincent Artaud (3:09)
Madrid Armelle Pioline Holden (4:04)
Celle Que Vous Croyez Laurent Manganas (4:22)
Delta (Lyrics) (2:42)
Black and White Eyes Syd Matters (3:34)


CD 2

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Fleur de Saison Emilie Simon Emilie Simon (4:05)
Le Pays d'Alice Zimpala (3:23)
Andrew Diving with Andy (3:10)
Vu d'Ici Pierre Bondu Pierre Bondu (2:59)
Bela Lugosi's Dead (Lyrics) Kevin Haskins, David Jay, Peter Murphy, Daniel Ash Nouvelle Vague (3:54)
Etres Humains Philippe Katerine Philippe Katerine (2:32)
Ecoute-Moi Camarade [Album Version] Mohamed Mazouni 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)

Credits

Byron Scullin (Mastering), Kate MacLeod (Drawing)
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