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2012 solo release from the Stereolab vocalist. Silencio is an album exploring the individual connection to a deeper self placed in a broader environment, in a similarly fresh kind of way. We're more concerned with the singularity of Laetitia Sadier. That voice, the one that reaches you and wraps you up each time you hear it. Calm, direct. Cool and hot. If you're unable to attain an inner connection with yourself, Laetitia will connect to it, for you. Silencio is your human modem. Features cameos from Sam Prekop (Sea & Cake) and Tim Gane (Stereolab).
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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After the demise of Stereolab, French musician Laetitia Sadier struck out on her own path. SILENCIO is Laetitia Sadier's second proper solo album, following her fantastic THE TRIP. Paired again with her ex-husband and Stereolab member, Tim Gane, Sadier created an album that is both charming and chaotic. While THE TRIP was (unfortunately) lost in a wave of Stereolab comparisons, SILENCIO does well to push Sadier further away from the shadow of her former band.
Sadier's first solo album was an exercise in mourning her recently departed sister - SILENCIO is much less personal in that regard. Many of the songs here are influenced from the increasingly dramatic political tensions in Europe. "Auscultation to the Nation" and "There is a Price to Pay for Freedom (and It Isn't Security)" emphasize Sadier's anger with the European political/economical climate. Even though the bulk of the lyrics come from Sadier's unrest with politics, the music on SILENCIO ranges rather wildly on a case-by-case basis. Tempos and styles vary so much that the only thing that really brings the album together is its political overtones and Sadier's exceptional voice.
The opening track, "Rule of the Game" begin the album with atmospheric noise and Sadier's halted vocal delivery. The track gradually develops through haunting swells of sound before giving way to what seems to be old-school rock-n-roll (it reminded me of the old classic "Tequila) at the last minute. The best moments on SILENCIO come from moments similar to those in "Rule of the Game" - the minimalist, spacey, and spare arrangements shine. The chorus of "There is a Price to Pay for Freedom" is a beautiful wash of dreamy textures. "Moi Sans Zach" is a more traditionally French track -- lyrics composed completely in Sadier's native language and the music, more organic that we're used to, inspired by the Parisian sound. "Lightning Thunderbolt" is another exercise is atmospheric, slow-shifting moodiness, a style similar to that in "Rule of the Game," that the songwriter works so well. The next track, "Fragment Pour La Future de L'Homme" jumps back to another uptempo pace, with Sadier mourning that we are "lost in the century." "Invitation Au Silence", SILENCIO's final track, is a spoken-word poem by Sadier. In the context of this album, it's a rather haunting way to end a record; where there hasn't been a moment of silence yet, the listener gets a full blast of it before the album is over.
While Laetitia Sadier's SILENCIO didn't satisfy as much as her debut solo album, this sophomore effort isn't a slump by any means. Even though many of the themes used here are ones brought forth out of anger, SILENCIO doesn't sound like an angry album -- much of the music here is neutral, or, at times, upbeat. Instead of working against the cohesion of the album, it does well by keeping the music the primary focus. Standout tracks to sample/download: "The Rule of the Game," "Auscultation To the Nation," and "There Is a Price To Pay For Freedom (And It Isn't Security)." Highly recommended for Stereolab fans or those looking for an interesting release this summer.
Sadier's first solo album was an exercise in mourning her recently departed sister - SILENCIO is much less personal in that regard. Many of the songs here are influenced from the increasingly dramatic political tensions in Europe. "Auscultation to the Nation" and "There is a Price to Pay for Freedom (and It Isn't Security)" emphasize Sadier's anger with the European political/economical climate. Even though the bulk of the lyrics come from Sadier's unrest with politics, the music on SILENCIO ranges rather wildly on a case-by-case basis. Tempos and styles vary so much that the only thing that really brings the album together is its political overtones and Sadier's exceptional voice.
The opening track, "Rule of the Game" begin the album with atmospheric noise and Sadier's halted vocal delivery. The track gradually develops through haunting swells of sound before giving way to what seems to be old-school rock-n-roll (it reminded me of the old classic "Tequila) at the last minute. The best moments on SILENCIO come from moments similar to those in "Rule of the Game" - the minimalist, spacey, and spare arrangements shine. The chorus of "There is a Price to Pay for Freedom" is a beautiful wash of dreamy textures. "Moi Sans Zach" is a more traditionally French track -- lyrics composed completely in Sadier's native language and the music, more organic that we're used to, inspired by the Parisian sound. "Lightning Thunderbolt" is another exercise is atmospheric, slow-shifting moodiness, a style similar to that in "Rule of the Game," that the songwriter works so well. The next track, "Fragment Pour La Future de L'Homme" jumps back to another uptempo pace, with Sadier mourning that we are "lost in the century." "Invitation Au Silence", SILENCIO's final track, is a spoken-word poem by Sadier. In the context of this album, it's a rather haunting way to end a record; where there hasn't been a moment of silence yet, the listener gets a full blast of it before the album is over.
While Laetitia Sadier's SILENCIO didn't satisfy as much as her debut solo album, this sophomore effort isn't a slump by any means. Even though many of the themes used here are ones brought forth out of anger, SILENCIO doesn't sound like an angry album -- much of the music here is neutral, or, at times, upbeat. Instead of working against the cohesion of the album, it does well by keeping the music the primary focus. Standout tracks to sample/download: "The Rule of the Game," "Auscultation To the Nation," and "There Is a Price To Pay For Freedom (And It Isn't Security)." Highly recommended for Stereolab fans or those looking for an interesting release this summer.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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While "The Trip" was achingly personal, "Silencio" is a polemic: large chunks of this album unabashedly address socio-political issues and global injustices. It doesn't seem quite as immediate and gripping as her previous album, and maybe some of that is the detachment necessary for the subject matter (finance and fascism). With that caveat out of the way, it's really another truly gorgeous album from the former Stereolab chanteuse, even veering into old school Stereolab territory occasionally with ex-husband Tim Gane's churning guitar chords and some vintage electronics.
Overall a looser and sparser affair than anything the 'Lab did for their last half-dozen albums or so, "Silencio" also indulges Sadier's love of experimental music and texture, French pop, and even some pure silence recorded in a cathedral. A welcome addition to her solo catalog, even if it feels a little transitional.
Overall a looser and sparser affair than anything the 'Lab did for their last half-dozen albums or so, "Silencio" also indulges Sadier's love of experimental music and texture, French pop, and even some pure silence recorded in a cathedral. A welcome addition to her solo catalog, even if it feels a little transitional.
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