Oh don't we love the storms! Unfortunately some of my vinyl suffered light water damage during storms in 2019 and this was an album that suffered damage to the cover. I have protected it as much as possible since the damage (no mould growth!) occurred and it does NOT smell!
This is quite a special album, if you are like me then it could also interest you. So many music lovers consider the music world begins and ends with English based music but the world of music is much much wider than that. I have listened to all styles of music, from European, Asian, African and even Russian music and each has there own "language" of musical style.
Chris sings in French, the album text is in French but if you listen beyond the lyrics, his music will "speak" to you, it matters not that you may not understand a single word he is singing!
Every time I hear this album from Chris it is music from the heart, Chris projects his heart and soul into every song he performs and you can feel it! No pumped up bass line electronica, no screaming guitars and no heavy rhythm section, just Chris, his guitar and his soul are given to you.
Reminds me a lot of Jeff Buckley with his singing style, a man with his guitar singing with such emotion.
CHRIS BENARD - En Direct Des Rues De Paris (English translation: Live From The Streets Of Paris)
Trema Records
Cat# 310 045
1978
France release
Cover is in poor condition, obvious damage to the front cover from previous wetness/separation of adjoining vinyls, rear is much better but still has some similar damage. Inside paper sleeve is in much better condition on both sides.
New inner plastic sleeve
Vinyl is in good condition, visually inspected under a bright white halogen light source and I can only see a couple of very light scratches either side and the vinyl is very clean. Just taking a look doesn't really cut it so I then played the ENTIRE release, each track, and there are no significant issues with surface noise or click/pops.
New outer plastic protective sleeve
TRACKS: Amour Amour, Oh My Darling, Opera Station, Dimanche, Flirt D'été, Tour Ca Me Rend Fou, Pauvre Garçon, Elle M'aime, Molly, Animal, Jolie Poupée Blonde, Rock'N'Roll Bluff
