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Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux became worldwide sensations with their eponymous debut album (back in 2004), which transformed a considered selection of underground post-punk hits by the likes of Joy Division, Depeche Mode and Tuxedo Moon, into sophisticated, acoustic, bossa-influenced chansons. Two years on, the duo have returned with a new album - named after a Jean-Luc Godard movie - and more of their rive gauche renditions. Joined by youthful chanteuses Melanie Pain, Camille and Phoebe Killdeer, the band once again dust off tunes by The Buzzcocks (‘Ever Fallen In Love’), New Order (‘Blue Monday’), Visage (‘Fade To Grey’), Yazoo (‘Don’t Go’), Bauhaus (‘Bela Lugosi’s Dead’) - even Billy Idol’s thinly veiled ode to masturbation ‘Dancing With Myself’ - and strip them down to the kind of happy-go-lucky lounge classics that your Gran could tap her feet to. Some may not want to hear their fave 80s songs re-imagined in this manner, but most will enjoy the album’s intoxicating insouciance. --Paul Sullivan
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Loved the first album but was a bit worried that a second album of cover versions would be one step too far. I shouldn't have worried because Nouvelle Vaugue don't do novelty and have re-written another batch of classics in their bosa nova lounge style. Stand out tracks this time are Echo and the Bunnymen's "Killing Moon", Buzzcocks "Ever Fallen in Love", Blondie's "Heart of Glass" and New Order's "Blue Monday". The only downpoint is how many of these will end up on TV, either to adverts or idents. There's no better album to while away a summers day too.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Im 13 years old and im usually into rockish type music but after hearing one Nouvelle Vague song i fell in love with them. I heard the cover of "Ever fall in love" (first sung by the buzzcocks) on tv and i thought it was great so i decided to buy their newest album. The re sings are amazing and the easy flowing mood is great when your trying to relax. I think that anybody could enjoy this album and the great voice of the Nouvelle Vague singers. The instuments are played fantastically and ever though i paid more on the high street than i could have on amazon i feel that it was well worth my money. Even the shops clerks seemed enthusiastic with my choice and recommended other songs and albums by Nouvelle Vague which now i also love. Nouvelle Vague took old songs and changed them into a whole new experience that todays music scene could really use. 10 out of 10!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Like Nouvelle Vague's first self titled album, Bande A Part continues the fabulous bosswanova style covers of unlikely tracks. If you're familiar with the originals, the covers bring a whole new lease of life to them by being in such a different style that they can be played in a completely different context. Ignoring expletives in the lyrics, the covers are ideal for interesting background music to gatherings like dinners with any guests. If the guests also know the originals, so much the better. Many family and friends have heard these played in the background and wound up buying a copy for themselves.
I would have given Bande A Part 5/5, except it's a bit too much more of the same as the first album. If you have neither, I highly recommend either, but you probably only need one of them, so pick which ever one has the most covers that are familiar and liked by you.
Went to see Nouvelle Vague playing live recently and loved it. If you like the disks, seeing them live is a must if ever possible.
I would have given Bande A Part 5/5, except it's a bit too much more of the same as the first album. If you have neither, I highly recommend either, but you probably only need one of them, so pick which ever one has the most covers that are familiar and liked by you.
Went to see Nouvelle Vague playing live recently and loved it. If you like the disks, seeing them live is a must if ever possible.
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Published 12 months ago by Biffa
brilliant
Fantastic album. Great covers of some 80s classics which would appeal equally to aging punks and lounge lizards alike.
Published 19 months ago by Rick Le Rosbif
I love Nouvelle Vague
I discovered Nouvelle Vague when I heard 'Nouvelle Vague 3' being played in the giftshop at the Hayward Gallery on London's South Bank. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Tacey
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This CD arrived on time, and it was intended as a present, but I wasn't able to give it as a present, as the CD case was cracked. Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2009 by S. P. Wood
I'm dancing with myself!
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