Here we have the Second album from the French New Wave Bossa Nova collective Nouvelle Vague. These are a French group Originally formed in 2004 by Musicians ad Music producers Olivier Libaux and Marc Colin. They play Bossa Nova styled versions of Classic punk rock tracks. I always think of them as being The French Cafe music version of ‘The Greatest Punk Rock Album Ever’. Hope you enjoy!
Nouvelle Vague – Bande Aparte
Track Listing;
- The Killing Moon
- Ever Fallen in Love
- Dance with Me
- Don’t Go
- Dancing By Myself
- Heart of Glass
- O Pamela
- Blue Monday
- Human Fly
- Bela Lugosi’s Dead
- Cant escape myself
- Let Me Go
- Fade To Grey
- Waves
Who are Nouvelle Vague?
Nouvelle Vague are a French New-Wave cross Bossa Nova band who have been recording since the release of their debut album in 2004. This was a self titled album called ‘Nouvelle Vague’. The group was initially formed by colleagues Olivier Libaux and Marc Colin who were both already Musicians and producers who worked together on various projects in the past..
The rest of the group has always been a varying cast of different members, mainly female on backing vocals. Many of the Individuals who have participated in Nouvelle Vague over the years have since went off to pursue Successful solo careers. These artists include Melanie Pain, Phoebe Killdeer, Camille and Nadéah Miranda. Sadly Olivier Libaux passed away in 2021. But the group have carried on in his absence.
The group came into formation when Libaux decided to do a Bossa Nova styled version of the hit song ‘Love will tear us apart’ by Joy Division. He sought Marc’s help and although Colin described the concept as ‘Crazy but exiting’, it seemed to work well. They tried out the same Idea again with the Clash’s ‘Guns of Brixton’ and a similar styled cover of Depeche Mode’s ‘Just cant get enough’. These seemed to go down well. So they carried on with another Ten tracks and produced their debut album.
What did you think?
Well, I must say I enjoyed listening to that album. Although I always do enjoy hearing Nouvelle Vague. But especially when I’m just in the mood for that kinda French Café style music. It’s the sorta music that works well as background music in any situation no matter how you’re feeling. How about you? Did you like the group? Did you enjoy the album? Whatever your thoughts and opinions on it, we’d love to read them in the comments below
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