Les Beaux Dégâts [Import]

1. Faussaires

2. Bonne Nouvelle

3. Qu'est-Ce Que T'En Dis?

4. Danseur

5. Telecaster

6. Gens Absents

7. Tu Me Corresponds

8. Elles Nous Regardent

9. S'Abriter de l'Orage (Shelter from the Storm)

10. Tête Saoule

11. Elle Dort

12. Je Te Vois Venir (Tu Pars)

Tracks:

Faussaires
Bonne Nouvelle
Qu'est-Ce Que T'En Dis?
Danseur
Telecaster
Gens Absents
Tu Me Corresponds
Elles Nous Regardent
S'Abriter de l'Orage (Shelter from the Storm)
T Saoule
Elle Dort
Je Te Vois Venir (Tu Pars)

Customer Reviews:

Another brilliant album........2006-10-16

Cabrel does not disappoint with his most recent album. This is a very mellow collection of songs, and some of the most beautiful Cabrel has written. The lyrics are fabulous, but even an non-French-speaking listener can enjoy the beautiful sound--there's a mix of folk, jazz, even some rock and roll, and some blues. It's really an eclectic melange.

In any case, I highly recomend this to any fan of Cabrel and anyone looking to get into Cabrel.

What's with his voice?.......2006-04-22

I like the CD, but his voice sounds hoarse and whispery on many of the tracks. I really love his voice so this is a bit disappointing. On "Tu Me Corresponds" he sounds like he always has, which makes me wonder if he recorded it at an earlier time.

His best work yet.......2006-03-23

This CD is a wonderful collection of Francis Cabrel's music. It is definitely his best work to date.

Like French wine he just gets better with age.......2005-05-14

Francis Cabrel starting recording in the 70's and since then has put out one great album after another every 5 years or so. Listen to them all and you can see his talent mature and his style expand and evolve. Les Beaux Dégats just might be his best effort - although admittedly that's a tough call coming on the heels of such hit albums as Hors Saison, Samedi Soir Sur La Terre, and Sarbacane. Beaux Dégats shows off Cabrel's versatility in everything from pop to jazz to blues, has great instrumentals and, as always, shows off his distinct Provence accent and style. Although my own favorites are Bonne Nouvelle and Tu Me Corresponds, there are no duds on here and the whole album grows on you as you replay it. Francis Cabrel is not just another guy churning out songs for a living - he's a unique artist in the same league of musical legends as James Taylor. Like a good wine he just keeps getting better.

Discover Him!.......2004-09-28

French troubadour Francis Cabral has been doing his thing for quite some time now, but arguably his greatest music has been pouring forth over the last several years. Beau Degats joins his recent offerings Samedi Soir Sur La Terre and Hors Saison, completing a trilogy of sonically immaculate, lyrically profound creations.

How to describe the sound? French Soul Music, with strong dollops of blues, folk, jazz, rock 'n' roll. Both the words and music can be wry, mournful, achingly sad, deeply passionate--basically the full spectrum of human feeling. Cabral works with superb musicians, and his exquisite craftsmanship never becomes formulaic or sterile.

If you don't understand French, don't worry--you'll still be able to luxuriate in the warmth of the music and the strength of Cabral's voice. Besides, all three of Cabral's recent discs really rank among the most fabulously packaged CDs on the market; sit down with a French-English dictionary and connect with the lyrical content. During his career, Cabral has covered Jackson Browne, Otis Redding and Bob Dylan on record--I bet he has a fantastic music collection!

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Les Beaux Dégâts
Francis Cabrel
Manufacturer: Sony/Columbia
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music

French Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music

International | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00024IWD6
Release Date: 2004-10-04

Tracks:

Faussaires
Bonne Nouvelle
Qu'est-Ce Que T'En Dis?
Danseur
Telecaster
Gens Absents
Tu Me Corresponds
Elles Nous Regardent
S'Abriter de l'Orage (Shelter from the Storm)
T Saoule
Elle Dort
Je Te Vois Venir (Tu Pars)

Album Description

The tenth album from the French singer/songwriter whose music is a blend of contemporary folk, blues rock, French pop, smooth jazz, & even classical. 12 tracks packaged in a digipak. Sony. 2004.