Je Pense a Toi: Best of

Amadou & Mariam | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sunny Side
• ASIN: B000BH4YKY
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,042 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #42 in Music > World Music > Africa > Mali

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

There is no question that Amadou and Mariam's Dimanche A Bamako is one of the best albums of 2005--African, American or otherwise. But whereas that effort was a collaboration with Manu Chao, which means it has his production fingerprints all over it, Je Pense A Toi is actually a better representation of the African-blues-pop-rock this Malian couple plays. Culled from albums issued between 1998 and 2002 (two on small indie label Circular Moves, one is an import), this 13-song collection is all killer and no filler. Fans of Dimanche already know how powerful Amado'¹s guitar playing is, but here he blasts songs like "Je Pense a Toi" and "Les Temps Ont Change" into the stratosphere with driving leads. Mariam's best singing contributions are here in the form of "A Radio Mogo" and "Djagneba." While all three albums are still available, this is a fantastic option for those not willing to wade so deep. ­ --Tad Hendrickson

Product Description

Simply put - Amadou et Mariam is THE story for 2005 in World music. After 30 years together, the duo has finally found the success they so richly deserve. Je Pense à Toi is a stellar collection of the duo's best songs up to the present. As more and more music fans discover Amadou & Mariam, this album is destined to become a best-seller in their catalog.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another One for Your Collection, August 21, 2006

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Joanneva12a (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Je Pense a Toi: Best of (Audio CD)

I started into world music a couple years ago and I am still finding gems and this is one of them. Perhaps a new discovery for me but apparently this husband and wife team have been rocking Mali and West Africa already for decades and their fame has since spread to Helsinki, Paris, and the UK.

There's a full hour of songs on this CD sung in French, Bambara and Dogon and almost every one is fun to dance to thanks to the R&B influence mixed in with Malian beats. The melodies are simple yet embellished, the guitar riffs cool, their voices compliment and they could sing in any language and still sound good.

A totally down-to-earth style so many are finding enjoyable. - Madonna can crucify herself on stage all she wants but I'd still rather listen to Amadou and Mariam.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Living Legends, June 27, 2006

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relicpro "www.relicpro.com" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Je Pense a Toi: Best of (Audio CD)

These guys are freakin' awesome. This album has a great energy to it, with heartfelt vocals and lovely rhythms. Buy this album, and then go to see them in concert. I don't know how they managed to do it, but they are even better live than they are on here!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes me dance, and I don't dance., March 22, 2006

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Fathomus Maccabeas "Fathom" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Je Pense a Toi: Best of (Audio CD)

This is one of the most incredible albums in my possession. I listen to it from beginning to end, and you know how difficult that can be these days. I recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone who loves music.