INDESTRUCTIBLE:
Very catchy and powerful opening number. It's heavily
produced, and has a definite 90s feel. But put on the
headphones, and I'm being brainstormed! Are there just too
many tracks dubbed in there? Talking about a complicated
lady! But, this is *brilliant* as a live song... and
what a great chorus line... Aaaahhh! Flash!
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LES
TYRANS: Er, well. Véro's been watching a
bit too much Euronews I feel! The melody is quite
appealing, but the subject line is so sad - dictators and
suffering... what a contrast after
"Indestructible". However, it's worst
crime is that "noisy thing" that comes in the intro
and before each verse... what's wrong with a real instrument I
wonder (Mr Thornburg please!). It could be such a nice
tune... live?
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UN
AMOUR QUI M'IRAIT BIEN:
Beautiful, brilliant, and bouleversant!
I just *love* this! Véro has really found her
magic again, and it comes over so well as a studio track.
It's sung so wholeheartedly - and I adore the moment of "Plutôt
me taire que de dire oui"... a magic moment - I'm lost in
music!
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HOTEL
BIRON - CHAMBRE 22: Véro Rocks!! This is the perfect
song to introduce a potential fan to Véro's music. It's
got punch and its sound is original and refreshing. The
lyrics and music sort of "take it in turns", and
each has its proper place. Most of all, this song's got
a real punchy character.
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HISTOIRE
SANS INTERET: Beautiful way to get absorbed again
in the music. Instantly appealing melody and the style
of production fits it perfectly. She's very
modest "banale comme cette chanson" - but it's not
so at all, du tout!!
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LES
FIANCES: Definitely one to listen to whether
you're in a relationship or not!! Now that might sound
a bit stupid, but it's the lyrics that really get your
imagination going. It's not just with fiances, but
with any love affair. The tune itself is nice and
catchy, and it's "sticky"!! This one
fixes itself in my head - pleasantly!
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UN
ETRE IDEAL: I love the first two lines... exactly:
where do we go from here? In fact the lyrics are very strong
throughout, and the music is very powerful... especially live.
Actually this song really shines live. The only drawback
is on one of
those 24 tracks on the master tape... the synthesizer crops up
before each verse... you know, that sound that showed up
on "Les Tyrans"... a bit of brass would have been so
much better for me.
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DANS
LA MEME VILLE: This track is quite nice, but it somehow
lacks just a bit of character. The subject line is
melanchonic, but I still can't let my mood get caught up in
the song. I'm a bit detached from what the lyrics are
saying, but taken for its music, it's got a ring of quality.
Very pleasant, and well delivered by Véro (of course!), and
well produced.
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J'AI
L'HONNEUR D'ETRE UNE FILLE: Véro is on true form
here with
this beautiful track. Some lovely words and a mellow
melody. Actually it's a very simple song, but
distinct too - so very easy to sing along to!
Recommended! P.S. J'ai l'honneur d'être un fan de Véro!
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JE
ME SUIS TELLEMENT MANQUEE: This one was written from
the heart, and it sure reaches your heart.
It's about how you can get caught
up in a rock lifestyle and go through life completely unaware.
Véro's piano comes back to the fore: simple and beautiful.
Surely this one is a future favourite at live shows.
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