May 21, 2010
Bossy’s Ear Worm
Welcome to Bossy’s Ear Worm, which features songs currently in Bossy’s headphones. Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.
Charlotte Gainsbourg, Time of the Assassins.
Charlotte Gainsbourg is a half-Brit-half-French singer/songwriter/actress whose family is also in the business — and she’s been on Bossy’s radar since 2007 when she released the record 5:55, which featured haunting, very original songs such as Little Monsters and Tel Que Tu Es.
Charlotte Gainsbourg’s latest effort, IRM, released at the end of 2009, carries on her tradition of breezy vocals over sometimes complicated rhythms and melodic changes.
Bossy’s not sure this track is as thoughtfully articulated as others on the record (such as In The End) — lyrically, these verses are almost childlike– but the chorus is cool, and reminds Bossy of a James Bond theme song.
I agree with you. I’ve kinda been interested in her since she came out, great voice, but the songs just weren’t really that great and seemed to be limiting her. i’ll have to give this one a spin – thanks for the recommendation
I’m all about childlike lyrics.
Thanks for reminding me of Charlotte. I’ll have to queue up 5:55.
Is that photo of her or her mother? I know the latter doesn’t make sense but what a resemblance.
Did you read her interview in Bust an issue or two ago? She’s just lovely.
Good album. I find it funny that anything said in French, can sound so mysterious and poetic.
Her third track on this is a great example: Le Chat du Cafe des artistes.
She repeats this line : “Quand on est mort. C’est quand on est mort. Quand on vie plus. On vie plus”
Sounds edgy, mysterious, but the translation is banal as a banana:
When we’re dead, we’re dead. When we’re no longer living. We’re no longer living.
Thanks Charlotte. It’s helpful to be reminded:)