Toujours Moi

Axelle Red - Toujours Moi

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Artist: Axelle Red
Edition: Music CD
Audio: French (Unknown)
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 1999-04-01
Music Label: EMI/Virgin
Soundtracks:

Faire Des Mamours
Mon Futur Proche
Ce Matin
Parce Que C'est Toi
A 82 Ans
La Reponse
Bimbo A Moi
Stay Or Not
J'ai Jamais Dit (Je Serais Ton Amie)
Quitter Tot
Toujours Moi

Music reviews of Toujours Moi

Music Review: Better Than A Diva . . . An Artist
Rating: 5 Stars

Axelle's third album (fourth, if you count her Spanish language compilation effort CON SOLO PENSARLO) is a radiant gem. The influence of American Jazz and R&B on her music is still as apparent here as it was on SANS PLUS ATTENDRE and A TATONS. This is nowhere more in evidence than on the songs "Bimbo a Moi" and "Stay or Not". "Bimbo a Moi" is a rollicking song that harkens back to late 60's and early 70's soul. "Stay or Not" is an eight minute instrumental. In one Belgian review that I read, next to the title of this song was written "(Theme from Shaft)". Well . . . not quite (the song is an original by Axelle Red), but is a good indicator of the style in which it was written and performed. The influence of Isaac Hayes on her music is at its most obvious on this track. These influences are, as said before, felt throughout the album, but to a lesser extent than on the previously mentioned tracks. The first three tracks are beautiful works of art from the lyrics and subtle arrangements down to the minimalist vocal approach taken by Axelle. "Faire Des Mamours" and "C'est Matin", conjure the image and feel of a smoky nightclub in their arrangements. Finally, the most startling track on the album is "A 82 Ans". What a beautiful song. The primary sounds here are mechanical bells, a brushed high-hat, and an insistent base synthesizer. This track is a true departure from the rest of her work and is a standout of pure creativity. The work here is sterling and far surpasses her previous efforts. In addition, a quick look at the liner notes will reveal that the artist wrote, arranged, and produced all of the songs. We can only pray that her next effort (and I believe that there will be a "next") lives up to the high standard that she has set on this recording. Buy this album. You will find yourself returning to it again and again. As another Belgian reviewer said of this album: it is like listening to "the soundtrack to spring".

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