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A true work of art

C. Raab | München | 11/29/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Here it is, the long-awaited new album by Canadian singing/songwriting sensation Roch Voisine. Although he did not write as many songs on this album as on previous ones, the choice of songs is excellent and includes some written by the French Goldman brothers (the famous Jean-Jacques and the lesser-known Robert). You will find a good mix of ballads and up-tempo songs on the album, which, combined with the artist's incredibly beautiful voice, makes this album a true work of art."

A stunning return well worth the wait.

Veggiechiliqueen | 11/29/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Roch's last album "Chaque Feu" came out in 1999 and it's been a long wait for his newest album "Roch Voisine." And as the saying goes, good things come to those who wait--this album is proof.Very different in sound from "Chaque Feu," more mature, more of a produced sound. Some of the songs lean more towards a steel-string, country sound ("Ce soir mon ange", "Cowboy virtuel"). But there are still electric guitar solos, Roch's acoustic guitar, lots of drums and great percussion that compliment the songs, and Roch's honeyed voice that croons, warms, soothes like no other. One song ("Kibera") reminded me A LOT of the sound of Lara Fabian's "Humana" with its use of world instruments and African chorus.But the majority of songs are pop ballads that are original and don't sound like anything else on the francophone charts. If you're looking for a great artist who doesn't conveniently fit the stereotype of "boy band," "angsty singer-songwriter," or "pop sellout," try Roch."

Grows on you after several listens

miss_caprice | 07/29/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If I had rated this after the first listen through, I would've rated it a lot lower but after having given the cd time to settle in, I actually find it very enjoyable. The only disappointment being that the cd is all ballads, nothing very upbeat on this one. But the hidden track 14 more than makes up for that! (Let your cd run past track 13 and track 14 will eventually come on.) The sound is more mature, much more conservative and quiet, much more "settled" for a lack of a better word, not as "pop" sounding. Personally, I think that's a good thing. I think Roch is finally past his teeny bopper days and is finding a more mature audience to play to. If you're a fan already, you'll probably enjoy it."