Françoiz Breut - Francoiz Breut

2000 debut album described as 'a female Leonard Cohen accompanied by Ennio Morricone'. Brought up in Cherbourg, Françoiz's early musical influences were gleaned from her sister's vast vinyl collection & some late nights in bed with John Peel (c'mon, the radio show!) After leaving school, she started singing in a cover band doing versions of the Kinks & X-Ray Spex. During this time she met & fell in love with Dominique A. (now a huge star in France). She accompanied him on stage for 3 years & sang backing vocals on his album 'Twenty-Two Bar'. Then towards the end of 1996 she realized she wanted to do something for herself. Working with Dominique, this sad elegant music slowly begun to evolve. There's a subtle feminine edge to her songs; and with the cool brushes of Sacha Toorop evoking a 50's jazz feel & the Hammond organ & slide guitar of Dominique A., a poignant canvas for Françoiz's captivating vocals is formed. Think Nico's 'Chelsea Girl' and Lee Hazelwood's 'Requiem for An Almost Lady.' EMI.

1) Tarifa
2) Ma Colere
3) La Rue Ne Te Reprendra Pas
4) Everyone Kisses a Stranger
5) Le Femme Sans Histoire
6) Le Nord
7) Motus
8) Le Don D'ubiquite
9) Apres la Nuit
10) My Wedding Man