Une Enfant Du Siècle News/Discussion!

Ben · #1 03-11-2009, 11:24 PM

What are your hopes / expectations for Alizée's fourth album?

Here's what we know so far:
- 24 January: Mexico confirms at least one new Spanish song
- 09 March: Alizée announces that she's working on a new album
- 17 March: Sony flyer indicates second-half 2009 release date
- 29 April: "Alizée records at Institubes... a concept album inspired by the life of Edie Sedgwick."
- 01 May: Chateau Marmont Collaboration
- 08 May: Sony Mexico says September 2009 release
- 03 July: Musiqueradio.com says album in October
- 14 August: Jive Epic says album in November
- 20 October: Updates to official site, myspace, and facebook
- 03 November: Institubes says Rob, Tacteel, Para One, David Rubato also on album
- 09 November: Album name, new logo, Tahiti Boy, and other news
- 27 November: Pop Heart interview with Chateau Marmont
- 14 January: Rebecca Zlotowski to write for new album
- 04 February: Jive Epic confirms March 29th release date

Future Raptor Ace · #2 03-11-2009, 11:33 PM

What i hope for is hopefully one English song and maybe a visit to the US

Shoepick · #3 03-11-2009, 11:37 PM

I have very high hopes for the next album. Perhaps this is just setting myself up for dissapointment. I would love to see more Blondie type music, I know she has said she was an inspiration for her. Also, a couple great dance/club songs like ML and MJ. Me, i'm not crazy about Alizée singing in other languages but I suppose she has to give her Spanish speaking fans some props.. and hey, its not like i'll be able to tell the difference between that and French :P

Amigo! · #4 03-11-2009, 11:49 PM

I hope she she clubbs me over the head again with her baseball bat of loooove

But... I'm pretty sure she will...

ImRawdg · #5 03-12-2009, 12:14 AM

I just hope it works for her.

Ruroshen · #6 03-12-2009, 12:29 AM

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So what are your expectations / hopes for Alizée's fourth album?

More upbeat, up-tempo songs like Lilly Town and Fifty-Sixty, fewer moody ballads. (They have their place, don't get me wrong, but fewer of them, and maybe spread out a bit more.)

Also, a bit more emphasis (OK, a LOT more) on that rock edge that we all seem to appreciate from the concert performances, which Lili really seems to get into when she performs live. She's said she's a fan of Blondie--I'd love to see that Debbie Harry influence come out on this album in a big, bad way.

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Maybe there will be an English one too?

Yes, please. I would adore a studio recording of her Sound of Silence cover.

Ooo...also also...a cover of Blondie's Call Me? That could work.

I'll take anything she sings in that accent, though.

EDIT: Damn, Shoepick...I totally posted this before I read what you had to say. Great minds think alike, or fools seldom differ?

Ben · #7 03-12-2009, 01:05 AM

I'd also love a greater rock edge to the music. More "Nellson" produced tracks would be ace too. He did the new version of La Isla Bonita, an awesome Fifty Sixty remix, a nice Mademoiselle Juliette one (Defire), and had a hand in shaping Par les paupières. Good stuff!

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Originally Posted by Future Raptor Ace

What i hope for is hopefully one English song and maybe a visit to the US

Rev · #8 03-12-2009, 02:08 AM

I hate to bring up the past, however the music LB put down worked well for her. Also, trance is very popular these days.

As much as she likes rock, her voice doesn't seem to match it that well. She needs warm (intricate, highly textured) sounds behind her voice.

Therefore, I suggest a couple of rocking numbers, combined with several very danceable numbers with trance type backing. In addition, perhaps one that is close to acapella that heavily layers her voice. Also, one in Spanish and one or two in English.

It is very important that a couple of these numbers be simple (no thought required) and with VERY catchy tunes (aka The Killers).

You asked.

Chommpers · #9 03-12-2009, 03:30 AM

Hmm I am thinking this album will be a little more focused and not so experimental as Psych. I could definitely see her doing mostly up beat pop songs and maybe a few ballads. Or maybe a little more trance like Rev said. I think whatever style she is currently in to it will stick very close to and steer away from being too experimental by having multiple genres on the CD. Then again who knows? I am just glad to hear she is working on another CD and I can't wait to hear it, I am sure she won't disappoint.

Toc De Mac · #10 03-12-2009, 06:10 AM

Hopefully one kind-of jazzy number, or something in the same vein as L'effet.