Bye Bye Beauté

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Clement is a French singer in her early twenties whose whispery voice and world-weary attitude recall Francoise Hardy at the dizzy heights of yeh yeh-dom, Jane Birkin, Keren Anne, Nico, the early Marianne Faithful (although the lyrics to these songs tend to mirror the mature artiste) and lately, Carla Bruni. Very few singers have the restraint to wait three full years between albums -- the less-rocked-out, soft-jazzy Salle Des Pas Perdus constituted her debut -- but it's obvious that the time was well spent. Touring has tightened her phrasing, which still needed work, and uncovered an inexorable womanly tinge that cuts through the determined girlishness of her vocals like a stiletto through a Prada jacket. Her multi-faceted brother, Benjamin Biolay, wrote most of the songs and among other contributions, supplies a host of partly unraveled, garage-scented guitar riffs. But it's Coralie's show all the way and bodes well for the future. --Christina Roden

Bye Bye Beauté,Coralie Clément,Nettwerk Records,Chamber Pop,French Pop,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop

Bye Bye Beauté

Average customer rating:

A Breeze
Cool. Very cool.

Bye Bye Beauté
Coralie Clément
Manufacturer: EMI
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

French Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music

Chamber Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000740504
Release Date: 2005-02-21

Tracks:

Indse
Gloria
Enfer
Avec Ou Sans Moi
Beau Jour un Pour Mourir
Beau Fixe
Kids (Jeu du Foulard)
Impasse
Mais Pourtant
Ta Rrence
Bye Bye Beaut
ilogue

Album Description

Bye Bye Beauté's defining sound is Clément's voice, a supernally girlish whisper floating so absurdly high up in the mix you can hear her gums smacking together. Admittedly, this production strategy has a certain merit. Who could resist the sound of a female voice, singing exclusively in French, pushing those softly sibilant syllables (ooh la la) past her wetly clicking lips and tongue? EMI. 2006.

Customer Reviews:

A Breeze.......2006-10-08

Coralie Clement is just delicious. I love her. She has a very fresh, sensual and enchanting youthful voice. she wispers the words and makes you dream.

Cool. Very cool........2006-07-26

Coralie Clement has put together an album that is simply cool -- cool to cook to, cool to drive to, and cool to exercise to. It is laid back, but has emotion. Her voice is that of a kitten's... at times endearing and at times confidently independent. If you listen, it will grow on you, but if you don't want to focus on the music you don't have to. Instruments are not overpowering, and the album is of good length.

Average customer rating:

Tres bien
J'aime bien
Surprise! Surprise! says Gomer Pyle.
The better of the two
C'est formidable!

Bye Bye Beauté
Coralie Clément
Manufacturer: Nettwerk Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

French Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music

Chamber Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
Similar Items:

Salle Des Pas Perdus
La Biographie de Luka Philipsen
La Disparition
Salle Des Pas Perdus
Nolita

ASIN: B00079Z9ZK
Release Date: 2005-02-15

Tracks:

Indicise
Gloria
L'enfer
Avec ou Sans Moi
Un Beau Jour pour Mourir
Beau Fixe
Kids (Jeu du Foulard)
L'impasse
Et Pourtant
Ta Rivirence
Bye Bye Beauti
Epilogue

Amazon.com

Clement is a French singer in her early twenties whose whispery voice and world-weary attitude recall Francoise Hardy at the dizzy heights of yeh yeh-dom, Jane Birkin, Keren Anne, Nico, the early Marianne Faithful (although the lyrics to these songs tend to mirror the mature artiste) and lately, Carla Bruni. Very few singers have the restraint to wait three full years between albums -- the less-rocked-out, soft-jazzy Salle Des Pas Perdus constituted her debut -- but it's obvious that the time was well spent. Touring has tightened her phrasing, which still needed work, and uncovered an inexorable womanly tinge that cuts through the determined girlishness of her vocals like a stiletto through a Prada jacket. Her multi-faceted brother, Benjamin Biolay, wrote most of the songs and among other contributions, supplies a host of partly unraveled, garage-scented guitar riffs. But it's Coralie's show all the way and bodes well for the future. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

Tres bien.......2006-06-30

"Bye Bye Beaute" is the second album from French singer Coralie Clement, and is quite a bit more uptempo from her debut release "Salle des pas Perdus". Most of the songs were penned by her brother, Benjamin Biolay (also rather famous in the French music scene), and Coralie sounds thoroughly lovely singing this set of 12 songs.

All of the songs are in French, and if this causes you consternation then you should probably look elsewhere. If that doesn't bother you, the album is quite a treat to listen to. Coralie's vocal work has improved from her debut, and she utilizes her breathy, almost raspy voice to its fullest. On some of the songs she sounds almost syrupy sweet, sometimes like a proven jazz crooner, and almost always bringing to mind the ever dangerous femme fatale. The music itself sounds like it would be perfect for a smokey Parisian lounge, with jazzy riffs, great rhythm and percussion, and strong guitar work.

My personal favorites would have to be the jazzy songs "L'enfer", and the opening track "Indicise", but "Un Beau Jour pour Mourir", "Gloria", the softer title track, and "Et Pourtant" (a duet with her brother, I believe) are all excellent.

If you have any interest in experiencing some French pop music and enjoy lovely and distinctive female vocalists, then chances are you would enjoy Coralie Clement. I picked it up on a whim after hearing a clip of "Indicise" and was more than well rewarded.

J'aime bien.......2006-05-25

Coralie Clément gives us a perfectly rounded pop-rock album while barely raising her voice above a whisper. The bouncey beats and grungy guitar riffs provide a unique contrast to Coralie's soft and breathey, sometimes-intimate-and-sometimes-detached vocals, with flourishes, such as the mariachi trumpets in "Indecise", the flutes in "Gloria" and some electronica influences throughout, providing a bit of freshness to the presentation.

Overall a very fun and catchy album featuring lots of light fluffy singles, as well as a few heavier and mellower songs, which add a bit of meat to the collection.

Surprise! Surprise! says Gomer Pyle........2006-02-28

Quite a change for a chanteuse. Quite like it, sometimes a lot, sometimes not so much. Some songs are "gems". The flow of the album
could have more of a punch, but it sounds alright to listen to
on those "chill out at home" kind of vibe. Lovely girl, with a "come hiter" voice makes me feel so nice.yeah.

The better of the two.......2005-09-30

I liked this one best of the 2 she has released, because she is softer here and perhaps more intimate. Her voice is so eloquent and she seems to have matured here. There is definitely a more mature sound and you'll also revel in the jazzy feel it exudes.

C'est formidable!.......2005-08-19

I heard a clip from this CD on NPR's The World. I liked it, so I bought the disk. Not only was the rest of the song great, but the whole album was fun to listen to. The lyrics are all in French, but if you have some understanding of the language, they are easy to hear. The liner notes are helpful if needed. I think Coralie Clement has a great voice and I would recommend this CD.