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I heard about this album from a Russian friend with no knowledge of French. She just liked the varied melodies, the scratchy voice of the singer, and the unusual sound of the album. Being a native French speaker, I discovered more than that. The poetry of despair, the ability to depict familiar situations in so many words are astonishing. One of Piaf's songwriters, before dying was quoted as telling Mano "I would have liked to write some of your words". If you like happy songs, this is not for you.

I heard about this album from a Russian friend with no knowledge of French. She just liked the varied melodies, the scratchy voice of the singer, and the unusual sound of the album. Being a native French speaker, I discovered more than that. The poetry of despair, the ability to depict familiar situations in so many words are astonishing. One of Piaf's songwriters, before dying was quoted as telling Mano "I would have liked to write some of your words". If you like happy songs, this is not for you.

Once prone to straying all over the map, Mano Solo has contented itself of late alternating between French country squire and convulsive rocker. This CD is an exquisite addition to Mano Solo's pastoral offerings. What's left is a spare, guileless assortment of tunes that owes a thematic and sonic debt to their original singer. As a simple word, this cd is wearing the heart of the entire group and sounds great. Lyrics and music are faboulous and are recommended to be listened. both fabulous.