Parisian nova-mods'
full length debut oozes style and sophistication!
We've covered French
Boutik here before of course, and delighted in their previous
standalone vinyl releases – Les Chats De Gouttiere 7” and Ici
Paris 2x7”. Now stripped to a lean and mean quartet they've just
released their debut long-player which more than lives up to
expectations. No great game changing moves but there's a definite
distillation and honing here, along with a growth in confidence.
With the boy/girl
vocals and split between French and English language songs French
Boutik bring style and sophistication to the fore. Their previous
releases hinted at a band capable of a range of moods and styles.
Over ten new original tracks and a neat version of Francoise Hardy's
'Je Ne Suis Pas La Pour Personne' the band get to show them in full
They describe their
sound as Pop Moderniste and that's about right. Rooted in '60s soul
and mod but with a nod to The Style Council and a touch of acid-jazz
here and there (check out the flute solo on 'Hitch A Ride'). Factor
in a little bossa nova, some louge-core within that musical melting
pop you'll find French Boutik. Step in and enjoy!
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