Michel [IMPORT]

Mathieu Boogaerts (Performer)

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• ASIN: B0007VCZ5K
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #206,249 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicate, provacative and beautiful., December 22, 2005

By	Courtney "NashvilleFille" (Nashville, TN, USA) - See all my reviews

This album by French singer/songwriter Mathieu would appeal to fans of bands like Kings of Convenience or Elliott Smith - the sound is delicate and pensive. Mathieu's voice is equally soft and timid. However, unlike either of those artists, Mathieu's music weaves in a unique strand of influence from raggae - it's so muted that you may miss it, but it definitely adds a slightly exotic flair to the music. This album is on the whole quieter and more subdued than the other album of his that I own, "Super." I find him to be one of the most interesting musicians in the "indie" french music scene. Beautiful stuff not to be missed.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mathieu at his best, August 6, 2008

By	Remus D. Nasui (Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been a fan of Mathieu Boogaerts since his first album "SUPER". Last year, I also got "2000" in France. But this year, with the arrival of "MICHEL" I really think this artist has reached a sublime level of expression. His combination of soft vocals and smooth indie/reggae rhythms make for some incredibly laid back, easy going music perfectly capable of that melancholic nuance that moves the soul. I am already looking forward to more from this artist.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Minimalism at its best, January 10, 2007

By	A. Harris - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Boogaerts is an awesome and nearly complete composer. These days, it seems that the art of just adding enough sound to express the sentiments found in the lyrics is nearly lost--not here. He does that almost perfectly. He weights the lyrics of his music more heavily, and forms the notes around the words like clay. Sometimes that makes the song awkward. "Une Bonne Nouvelle" injects the listener with images and sentiments that instantly appear in the mind of the listener. It is definitely a smoother, quieter sound than his past recordings. If you are considering this album, and don't mind a bit of musical poetry, go for it. I don't think you'll be disappointed.