★★★★★
By the release of this album, Francis Cabrel had assembled quite a formidable team of instrumentalists, arrangers, and producers, and this album reflects their confidence and ability. More varied than any of Cabrel's earlier releases, Photos de Voyages maintains a high level of excellence musically. The arrangements are compelling and the instrumental performances are strong and tasteful...
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2008-08-27
★★★★★
Cabrel generally sticks to typical sounds, styles and approaches with Quelqu'un de l'interieure. In fact, much of this 1983 release sounds like it belongs in the '70s. Most of the songs are a little uneven and perhaps less inspired than usual. However, the album is a pleasant listen, and the production is solid. More importantly, Quelqu'un contains a couple of truly outstanding songs. "L'enfant qui dort" is nothing short of exquisite -- a perfect ballad...
- music.aol.com
2008-08-27
★★★★★
Among Francis Cabrel's many recordings since 1977, Hors-Saison (Out Season) remains his classic. Paced easily and intently on groove figures and melodic folk and rock songs, in 1999, Cabrel arrived at the epitome of his art...
- music.aol.com
2008-08-27
★★★★★
The melancholy title track that opens Carte Postale announces that Francis Cabrel will not be content to churn out bottomless clone albums. It's not the melancholy tone of the song (he'd done that before), but rather the way he sings it and uses all possible resources to reinforce the mood that point up Cabrel's more intense approach. He continues to reach for different effects with his voice and instrumentation on the first half of the album as he moves through different styles...
- music.aol.com
2008-08-27
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