Les Beaux Dégâts [IMPORT] [LIMITED EDITION]

Francis Cabrel

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 24, 2004)
• Original Release Date: June 22, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Limited Edition
• Label: Columbia Europe
• ASIN: B0001M09VM
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #167,976 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
2004 album from cult French singer/songwriter whose albums are recognized as some of the most seminal works of the 70's & 80's. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Like French wine he just gets better with age, May 14, 2005

By	Paul (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

Francis Cabrel starting recording in the 70's and since then has put out one great album after another every 5 years or so. Listen to them all and you can see his talent mature and his style expand and evolve. Les Beaux Dégats just might be his best effort - although admittedly that's a tough call coming on the heels of such hit albums as Hors Saison, Samedi Soir Sur La Terre, and Sarbacane. Beaux Dégats shows off Cabrel's versatility in everything from pop to jazz to blues, has great instrumentals and, as always, shows off his distinct Provence accent and style. Although my own favorites are Bonne Nouvelle and Tu Me Corresponds, there are no duds on here and the whole album grows on you as you replay it. Francis Cabrel is not just another guy churning out songs for a living - he's a unique artist in the same league of musical legends as James Taylor. Like a good wine he just keeps getting better.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enter into Cabrel's artistic trance, August 5, 2004

By	N. Wentink (Liverpool, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Cabrel continues to impress on his latest album. Similar in spectacular musical style and emotional quality to his album "Samedi soir sur la terre", yet somewhat more relaxing this time. His talent for lyrical imagery is highlighted on track 3 "Qu'est-ce que t'en dis?" This is an ideal album to let your ears and heart absorb on a lazy Sunday afternoon with coffee in bed and the windows wide open.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Breathtaking Music, June 8, 2004

By	Corrado (Italy) - See all my reviews

What an exceptionally talented songwriter. Jazz, Blues, Folk, he takes it all in then he brings it out in 12 perfect timeless songs: they have to be heard to be believed. "Elle dort" is the ultimate lullaby, "S'Abriter de l'Orage" the definitive version of Dylan's "Shelter from the Storm", "Je Te Vois Venir (Tu Pars)" is devastating and will bring tears to your eyes... There is a dominant "noir" feeling although there are lighter moments too; understatement, accomplished musicianship, immaculate lyrics. The Artist at work. Francis sei il più grande.