Having been a fan of this lady for years, dating back to the stuff she sang on the Nouvelle Vague albums, as well as Le Fil and Sac, both of which are works of genius, I found this album a massive disappointment.
Why oh why did you have to sell out like this!
Firstly, the broody, melancholic quirkyness has gone, only to be replaced with poppy commercialism that is, in my humble opinion, not suited to her voice. Secondly, why sing in English? Is this also an attempt to gain more commercial recognition?
As a massive fan of the earlier albums, I feel that this title is not only an unnatural progression but also a massive let down! Shame!!
A quick look at the ratings for this album on the Amazon site in her native France reveals that I am not the only fan disappointed by this effort!
I am not a person who refuses to adapt or appreciate anything that is different to the previous, I just don't think that this album is very good - in particular given the quality of her two previous efforts!
I need say no more!
