Toujours Moi: Axelle Red: Amazon.ca: Music

1. Faire des Momours

2. Mon Futur Proche

3. Ce Matin

4. Parce Que C'Est Toi

5. 82 Ans

6. Reponse

7. Bimbo a Moi

8. Stay or Not

9. J'Ai Jamais Dit (Je Serais Ton Amie)

10. Quitter Tot

11. Toujour Moi

Product Description

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Avec Toujours moi, Axelle Red, il est vrai, n'a guère surpris son public. Non seulement elle est demeurée fidèle à Christophe Vervoort et aux frères Seff, mais plusieurs chansons de ce troisième album avaient déjà été composées lors des séances d'enregistrement de À tâtons. On retrouve donc les climats pop et soul des chansons précédentes, et surtout cette voix sensuelle qui, toujours, donne du relief au quotidien. "Faire des mamours", "Ce Matin", "Bimbo à moi"..., les mots glissent langoureusement sur des mélodies accrocheuses et sur des orchestrations délicates. --Philippe Margotin

Album Details

11 New Songs from Axelle, One of the Best and Most Soulful French Female Pop Singers of the 90's.

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4.4 out of 5 stars (12 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Better Than A Diva . . . An Artist, Aug 24 2001

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Reccomended to all people even those who do not speak French, Jan 14 2001

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Axelle is one of the best french artists i have ever heard. Of all her songs my favorite remains to be J'ai jamais Dit. This song is very reminiscent of Jewel. I would reccomend this cd to anyone francophone or not. Tr�s Magnifique

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4.0 out of 5 stars Toujours Extra..., Aug 9 2000

By	M. Nociti (New York, New York USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Axelle Red, like all exceptional artists, grows in depth and substance with each new release. While many may criticize "Toujours Moi" for lacking the instant catchiness of songs from "Sans Plus Attendre", no one can criticize her for sounding like the rest of the pack. Popular French music (at least, French music popular in France) suffers from severe predictability on the whole, especially where divas are concerned. With experimental tracks like "Stay or Not", "A 82 Ans" and "Bimbo a Moi", Axelle plays not only with her own vocal stylings but with an unconventional choice of instrumentation and arrangement. Still, my favorite tracks have to be the two ballads "J'ai Jamais Dit" and "Parce Que C'est Toi". Both simple in subject matter and orchestration, these singles rely on nothing more than Axelle's singular voice and subtle pen. If you'd like to try something magical and different, look no further.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Toujours Extra...
Axelle Red, like all exceptional artists, grows in depth and substance with each new release. While many may criticize "Toujours Moi" for lacking the instant... Read more

Published on Aug 9 2000 by M. Nociti

4.0 out of 5 stars Belgian singer has unique sound
I first learned of Axelle Red while studying in France in early 1999. I heard her singles "Ce matin" (from this CD) and "Sensualit�" (from "Sans plus... Read more

Published on Jun 29 2000 by Translator

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for any music collection
Don't think twice about buying her album. Her voice is amazing and her style is unique.

Published on May 5 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Truly Uniquie
I love the different techniques used on this album. I am especially fond of the instrumental placed on this CD to give it a totally different flavor.

Published on Mar 18 2000