Here are some of the top French music releases from year’s past.
With a multi-octave vocal range, this Pop / R&B songstress is comparable to Mariah Carey. The season 2 Nouvelle Star semi-finalist is one of the reality show’s most successful alums, with 3 platinum albums, 1 gold, and a number 1 single to her name. Instinct is her 5th album.
The third album from this French Grammy-nominated duo delivers more catchy, Franglo-Saxon Pop Rock, that is, British-influenced music sung in the language of Molière.
Many are already declaring this the album of the year. Beautiful, near-classical vocals and compositions that could easily play in a concert hall, mixed with a few Top 40 songs to keep things from getting too stuffy.
The 90’s music industry veteran and songwriter/producer for the likes of Celine Dion, Natasha St-Pier, Florent Pagny, Patricia Kaas is enjoying a comeback.
Black M
Les Yeux Plus Gros Que Le Monde
After the roaring success of Maître Gims’ solo album, another member of the rap group Sexion d’Assaut releases a notable solo effort. Perez Hilton is a fan.
Mellifluous Indie Pop from France’s favorite quirky heartthrob. This is his best album yet.
The self-taught singer/songwriter and Benjamin Biolay protégé returns with her 4th album. She continues to fly under the radar, making gorgeous songs that will likely never get radio spins.
Frànçois & the Atlas Mountains
La Vérité
Intimate, atmospheric, Gallic Indie Pop from last year’s breakout group. This album is the last in a trilogy from the band whose lead singer was once a touring musician with Camera Obscura.
Garou
Au Milieu de ma Vie [Amazon]
The gravelly-voiced Canadian crooner delivers his 8th album, and France is eating it up. If you like your Pop “lite” and grown up, check it out.
Enjoy pleasant Pop from a former (French) Idol contestant who’s really blossoming as an artist. There’s lots to like on his third album.
Though she began as an Electronica vocalist, the always experimental singer has created an album of pleasing French Indie Pop that’s definitely worth checking out. Mue is her 5th studio album.
Belgium meets Madagascar in this unique French-language Pop band. They make “wayfarer Pop” with Folky, ethnic undertones that conjure the spirit of travel and adventure.
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