Variations Sur Le Meme T'aime

Vanessa Paradis | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 17, 1998)
• ASIN: B000009GWH
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #969,366 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. L' Amour a Deux

2. Dis Lui Toi Que Je T'Aime

3. L' Amour en Soi

4. La Vague a Lames

5. Ophélie

6. Flagrant Delire

7. Tandem

8. Au Charme Non Plus

9. Variations Sur le Meme T'Aime

10. Amour Jamais

11. Ardoise

12. Walk on the Wild Side

Editorial Reviews

1998 reissue on Mercury of 1990 album, the majority of whichis songs written by Serge Gainsbourg. 12 tracks, including'L'amour A Deux', 'Dis Lui Toi Que Je T'aime' and a cover ofLou Reed's 'Walk On The Wild Side'. Digipak. 1998 Polydorrelease. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Aged, April 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Variations Sur Le Meme T'Aime (Audio CD)

The sublime lyrics by Serge Gainsbourg coupled with the Franck Langolff melodies seemed too sophisticated for Vanessa's girlish voice. However, the combination really grows on you, and as you start really understanding the plays on words in the songs, the depth reveals itself and makes this a thoroughly enjoyable album. Only the cover of Lou Reed's "Walk on the Wild Side" seems out of place. Great for any francophone.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars so lovely, July 17, 2001

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charley (paris,france) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Variations Sur Le Meme T'Aime (Audio CD)

i think this is a great album, it has a little blues on it. Paradis has an extrordinary voice, it is tender and lovely. I really like her version of Lou Reeds walk on the wild side. Serge Gainsbourg did a great job writing the lyrics of these songs.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely grand!, February 19, 2003

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"silversarchan" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Variations Sur Le Meme T'Aime (Audio CD)

when i first heard this album, i thought it was her worst. i thought the songs were completely unlistenable and that they were repetitive. but i was wrong....

once i gave this album another chance, i fell in love with vanessa all over again. her music choice on this album has so much tension and power. the lyrics are incredible.

starting off with a very powerful song "l'amour a deux" which is what first caught my attention. and then the beautiful haunting ballad of "dis-lui toi que j'taime". vanessa's voice carries it off so well.

"l'amour en soi" was one of the songs i was wary about. i thought it went on forever. but i saw the music video to this one, and it all changed. don't ask me how that happened, but i love this song now. "La Vague A Lames" is my favorite track on the album. like "dis-lui toi que j'taime" it is haunting also, with the whisperings in french by people in the background, i love it. it's beautiful.

"Ophelie" starts off as a slow rock tune, but then makes its way into a very catchy tune. it's a very good song that has the sound of an early 90's pop song. "flagrant delire" is one of those little songs that are wonderful that play just the right part before....

"tandem" i love this song. i loved it before i bought this album. the sensualness of it all, and especially the music video. vanessa's voice totally brings it alive. "au charme non plus" is one of the couple of songs that have pure tension in them. it's very powerful and intense. a nice addition to the album.

"variations sur le meme t'aime" this is probably another one of the greatest songs on this album. the little usage of english terms such as "of course i love you" or "no i don't know" is very cute. "amour jamais" is a very catchy song, but it is also a slow rock tune, very laid back. nice.

"ardoise" is a compelling rock tune that can hold you very well. it fits perfectly before coming to..."walk on the wild side" one of vanessa's first songs in english. and she does it very well too! that's one thing you have to love about vanessa: it's her diction. she says the words so crisp and clearly. which is something i couldn't do, if i ever tried to perform in french. i'd stumble all over myself!

vanessa has always had a special place in my heart when it comes to her music or movies. there's just something incredible about it all. she seems like such a wonderful person...i hope to attend one of her concerts someday! this cd definitely reminds me of the early 90's, and the memories it brings along with it...

all in all, this a fantastic cd filled with emotion, art, and beauty. serge gainsbourg did a excellent job writing the lyrics. if you're searching for a great 90's french pop cd, then you definitely have found it. one of vanessa's best and most compelling albums to date! :)