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Dans Ma Chair

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'Dans Ma Chair' was the album that first introduced me to Patricia's music. I fell in love with it from the first time I heard it. Even if the French language is not your forte, that will not keep this CD from being an exciting experience for you.
Patricia has such a beautiful distinct voice which will take you through a journey of pop, soul, blues, and even a little bit of country. The relaxing sound of songs such as 'Quand J'ai Peur de Tout', and 'L'amour Devant La Mer', (though melancholy in subject matter) will flow ever so gently on you soul. 'Les Lignes de Nos Mains' and 'Je Compte Jusqu'a Toi' are fun, irrristable pop tunes that you can't help but tap your feet to. 'Sans Toi', (my most favorite song) is just too powerful and emotional for words. It sets me bawling like a big baby. I'll have to say that there's not one bad apple on here. If you're curious to know what the French are listening to, buy this album, and let Patricia demonstrate to you the best of modern French music.

Patricia Kaas' voice is incredible - as rich and expressive as a Stradivarius in the hands of a master like Salerno-Sonnenberg, Ferras, or Perlman. Her music is easy to imagine as the first permanent audio exhibit at The Louvre. "Les Lignes De Nos Mains" is a song that makes me break out in gooseflesh, instantly transporting me back to the hotel in Paris where I first saw its accompanying music video. This music is so utterly, refreshingly DIFFERENT from the dreck that's filled the airwaves of 90s America. A "can't go wrong" disc, as are her three previous studio releases.****** I was thrilled to discover the release of Kaas' second concert CD, "Rendez-vous Live 1998", with a label indicating the concurrent release of a video of the same concert. Will Amazon.com be selling the "Rendez-vous Live" video? I'll be the first customer in line should it become available here. The same goes for her first concert video "Tour de Charme" - currently only available transcoded at a high cost from a French video rental company.****** It's rumoured that Kaas' next studio release will be entirely in English. Musically and stylistically I hope this doesn't happen - in such a case I would hope an all-French version will be released in France, in the same way as Eros Ramazzotti's dual Italian/Spanish releases. But if it is in English I predict she'll be as much a household name in America as Basia or Celine Dion.

This is one of the best pop albums I have ever heard. It is haunting from beginning to end (well, the duet is a bit of a letdown). Most of the songs seem to be made out of short melodic cells that she builds on with amazing clarity of expressive trajectory. The result is hypnotic. Lyrically very intense and sophisticated, even witty ("je conte jusqu'à toi"). That rare, French detachment is heartbreaking in places ("je me souviens de riens"), then comes a song so stark in its emotional nakedness ("je voudrais la connaître") that it's just terrifying -- a song like this would never be a hit in the U.S. yet hear its enthusiastic reception on her live "rendez-vous en concert" album. A lot of the songs were originally in English I believe (Lyle Lovett's "chanson simple," "je me souviens de riens," others) that the lyrical strength and natural utterance is astonishing. You would never imagine these flowed from anything other than a French pen. This is one of my favorite albums, possibly my favorite pop album ever. I still listen to it often two years later and give it to people I care about.

I have translated all lyrics and would be glad to share them!

Kaas' best CD that I've heard yet, although I only have 2 others, "Scene de Vie" and "Le Mot de Passe." You're completely captivated from the first cut to the last, and there is quite a range of musical styles on this one--Kaas is at times a pop balladeer, and others, almost a torch singer, and then there's Kaas, la chanteuse. This CD possesses many lovely melodies, musical arrangements that cajole and surprise, and, of course, Kaas' sultry voice with its touch of vulnerability and toughness all at once, that goes directly to the soul. It also makes for wonderful driving music. Very highly recommended!

Patricia Kaas's Dans Ma Chair album is beautiful, melodious and fun French Pop Music. The best songs are Quand Jai Puer Du Tout, Chanson Simple, Jai Tout Quitter Pour Toi, Lamour Devant La Mer, Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight, and the brooding yet rhythmic Je Me Souviens Derien.

This CD earns 5 stars. Kaas' sound is different than her previous discs; however, she did a great job. Many times, a singer will try a different sound after (s)he has become established but can't pull it off. Kaas is not one of those people. I like all of the songs on this CD, especially the title track and "J'ai peur de tout."

I would recommend two Kaas CD's (what I would consider her "must-haves"): "Mademoiselle chante" and "Dans ma chair."

I just got this album for myself for Christmas. It did not strike me as her first ones, I guess it had less variety and was not as playful, but I am not complaining, for this is one of the best contemporary French singers that never had a bad release. Even if the song is so-so, you still enjoy her beautiful voice and her own way of delivering it. The album has some very mature material and will be admired by anyone who wants quality music.

Patricia's voice simply cannot be forgotten once heard. Not only because of its intrinsic qualities (that hot, sultry sound that reaches your deepest sensations), but for the marvellous tunes that she interprets.

This is one of her finest albums, you cannot loose if you buy it.

And on top of this all, she's got one of the most beautiful pair of eyes ever in show biz!

If I had to sell all my cd's and could keep only one, this would be my choice. She has an incredible voice and sings with such emotion. You will have a difficult time finding something better after you have this disc.

As I am learning French for the first time, I thought why not immerse myself in the French language completely by buying music. I was originally hoping for slow ballads so that I could pick up on the words and this is exactly what I got. I was very impressed with the album and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to other prospective customers. I have read the other comments about her other albums and this album was recommended as an introduction to French and I thoroughly agree with them. I will be buying more Patricia Kaas in the future.