Moi le venin
(Recorded from September - November 1988, and released on 22nd November. Produced by Véro except "Allah" which was produced by Michel Berger)


 

Allah: First single release (subsequently banned).  Ok, so we won't talk about the lyrics... they proved to be controversial.  It certainly was no publicity stunt - they certainly weren't meant to be.  On the musical side, it is one of Véronique's most up-to-date sounds - one to turn up loud and lose yourself.

Un peu d'air pur, et hop:  Not commercially released as a single, but there is a WEA promo (PRO326) of it.  The backing track has got that kind of "Police" sound to it, but the top line is true VS!  An easy going listen.

Marie: "B" side to Paranoïa.  I quite like this track, but for me it takes too long to get going.  OK, so it's a slow starter, but it's still a very   worthwhile track for the second half.  On the other hand, it's nice to have that contrast in a song!

Radio Vipère:  This one get's moving from the beginning.  Nice and   lively, catchy number.  Good stuff, but I'd say just an "album track".

Jet Set: "B" side to 'Un peu d'air pur, et hop'.  Quiet number, but very likeable.  This a track where I find that the regular saxophone touch fits in extremely well.  The end was a bit sudden but then ag.....!!!

Paranoïa: Second single release.  This is a great sound, and great for those who like to show off their hifi performance!  Another song with a 90s sound (ahead of it's time) and some of the best lyrics Véronique has ever written... I love them, especially: "je crois que j'ai vraiment de la chance, d'être toujours vivante".

Jette-le:   Wow!  This could be my favourite Véronique track now, and I don't really know why.  At first it didn't really stand out, but then it got noticed.  It builds up to a brilliant guitar sound.  Try le!

Caméléon:   The strength of the album continues.  Great sound, and refreshingly different lyrics.  The song has got variety, and liveliness... but how do you change the colour of happiness?!  Listen!

Le désir: "B" side to Allah.  Memorable intro, quiet, and then... it clicks into a nice rhythm.  Quite a cool track.

Mortelles Pensées:  Sounds like the turbulent love life continues! But, there's nothing turbulent about the tune - another beautiful ballad, and a typical Véronique way to close Moi le Venin.  Just Véro and her piano, here proving to be an elite combination.

There was also a maxi-CD single released containing two versions of  "Allah": the one produced by Véro, and the one produced by  Michel Berger.

 

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Revised: July 01, 2002.