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The surprise here, is not that Sebastian Tellier has written an album about sex and love-making, but that it has taken him four albums to do it. While very much a contemporary of the big names of the '90s new wave of Parisian pop - Sexuality is produced by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo of Daft Punk, while his records find a home in France on Air's Record Makers imprint - Tellier is a figure who owes as much to pop stars of a slightly older vintage. Take the opening Roche, a mellow synth-pop number through which Tellier swoons, coos, and come-hithers like a young Serge Gainsbourg.
Tellier's take on the classic French crooner is an update, rather than an echo, though. Sexuality is a prime example of the 21st Century's obsession with the thick vintage synthesisers and clicking drum machines of the '70s and early '80s, an almost fetishistic recreation of the warm, enveloping textures of progressive pop (and Tellier has more claim to it than most, if rumours he is the son of one of classic prog-rock greats Magma is to be believed).
Tellier is the only vocalist here, his earnest croon falling in line with the hissing electronics, French and English language love songs part submerged underneath velvety swathes of keyboard. He's not wholly alone, though: on Manty, female voices trill in a wordless chorus, one which Tellier loops through the entire track; meanwhile, on the slow, squelchy Pomme, a girl's voice pants in ecstasy in a knowing echo of Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin's orgasmic Je T'Aime Moi Non Plus. The sprawling Sexual Sportswear, meanwhile, provides a sort of mid-album interlude, a wholly instrumental synthesiser work-out that suggests a Jean-Michel Jarre style space-pop album is only a decision away. Will Sexuality see Tellier take his place in the mainstream alongside Daft Punk and Air? Probably not - his sound is just a little too languid for the pop marketplace, his songs a little too opaque. No, this is one for the connoisseurs, and one suspects Tellier is more than happy with that. --Louis Pattison
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This man is a big sexy nipple teasing long slow love god. He knows how to use and choose a synth, and keeps the textures sparse and clear, but continuous, almost liquid. Everything is where it should be, and it's darkly lit, transporting and very effective. Like sitting in an old smokey cinema, watching a hallucinogenic 70s sci-fi movie. I love it.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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After the huge success of 2005's "La Ritournelle" and the release of the acoustic "Sessions" the following year, to say Sebastien Tellier's next album was eagerly awaited would be an understatement. Now, to say it's a masterpiece would be another one.
Unlike previous releases, it seems the french artist has opted for a far poppier and lightweight approach on this "Sexuality" LP. Produced by half of Daft Punk Guy-Manuel De Homem-Christo, it bears eroticism and seduction overall its 50 minutes and creaks with potential hit singles. From marvellous opener "Roche", a tale about falling in love in the sun (ahem) to the closing "L'Amour Et La Violence", whose first two minutes would not have been out of place on "Sessions", it's a landmark record meant to soundtrack lovers' nights to the highest point. First single, the lengthy "Sexual Sportswear", provide an 'Air meets Giorgio Moroder' feel, while "Une Heure" or "Elle" are emotive numbers that makes your spine shiver with joy (yes it's that good).
All along, delicate production and soft electronics collide with a sharp songwriting and a skilled musicianship to an effect both striking and addictive.
The first truly great pop album of 2008, alongside Hot Chip's "Made In The Dark" (check the Amazon customer reviews, I could not write a better one).
UPDATE October 2008: I have to add that the Japanese edition of this CD features 3 worthy remixes; "Sexual Sportswear" (Sebastian Remix), "Divine" (Danger Remix) and, most of all, a radical reworking of "L'Amour Et La Violence" by German producer Boys Noize.
Unlike previous releases, it seems the french artist has opted for a far poppier and lightweight approach on this "Sexuality" LP. Produced by half of Daft Punk Guy-Manuel De Homem-Christo, it bears eroticism and seduction overall its 50 minutes and creaks with potential hit singles. From marvellous opener "Roche", a tale about falling in love in the sun (ahem) to the closing "L'Amour Et La Violence", whose first two minutes would not have been out of place on "Sessions", it's a landmark record meant to soundtrack lovers' nights to the highest point. First single, the lengthy "Sexual Sportswear", provide an 'Air meets Giorgio Moroder' feel, while "Une Heure" or "Elle" are emotive numbers that makes your spine shiver with joy (yes it's that good).
All along, delicate production and soft electronics collide with a sharp songwriting and a skilled musicianship to an effect both striking and addictive.
The first truly great pop album of 2008, alongside Hot Chip's "Made In The Dark" (check the Amazon customer reviews, I could not write a better one).
UPDATE October 2008: I have to add that the Japanese edition of this CD features 3 worthy remixes; "Sexual Sportswear" (Sebastian Remix), "Divine" (Danger Remix) and, most of all, a radical reworking of "L'Amour Et La Violence" by German producer Boys Noize.
Format:Audio CD
I recently discovered Sebastian Tellier music but as a big fan of Daft Punk it was only a matter of time before I would get into this music. Sebastian work is much more chilled than that of Daft Punks and some of the tracks reminds me of Jean Michel Jarre music. The tracks on the album are varied but in my opinon Look and Roche stand out from the rest.
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Genius!
I absolutely love this album its sensual, emotional, uplifting, and gets better with each listen.
Published on 4 Feb 2010 by L. Conway
Wow
People would like to keep this album in their collection just for its cover art.
I personally loved all songs but "Kilometer" and "L'Amour Et La Violence" are epic.
I personally loved all songs but "Kilometer" and "L'Amour Et La Violence" are epic.
Published on 6 Dec 2009 by Peacekeeper
French
Love this album. A top offering from the man who wrote probably the most beautiful pop song ever, La Ritournelle. Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2009 by T. Harrison
The sound of a maturing artist?....I Think not
I knew this album would be seriously over-hyped but i bought it anyway on the strength of amazon customer reviews. All i can say is this, thank god i kept my receipt. Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2008 by A. L. Carlsson
Brilliant
Merrel have you ever listened to Tellier before or you just got excited when you heard this album was produced by the guy from Daft Punk?
I almost feel sorry for you dude
I almost feel sorry for you dude
Published on 27 Feb 2008 by Gus Vila
sexuality with no sex!
If this is Sebastian's idea of sexuality then he is a slow, repetitive and dull lover. This album goes no where interesting apart from the borders of pretension, which wasn't... Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2008 by R. Merrell
A emotive and classy album
This album is absolutely fantastic. I've admittedly been a fan of Monsieur Tellier ever since "La Ritournelle" first graced my ears a few years ago, but now he's delivered his... Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2008 by Stevieboyo
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