if I had an iPod, I'd be grooving down the sidewalk
But since I don't, I'm grooving at my desk.
My brother introduced me to the album Rendez-vous by the n. Italian singer In-Grid, named after Ingrid Bergman by her cinema-loving family. Apparently, she is something of a hit (but like, what do I know? I couldn't even recognize J. Lo on the cover of a magazine), especially her single "Tu es foutu" (translated in the English version of her album "You promised me").
It's fun music with catchy electronica dance beats underpinning the straightforward French lyrics and tango/accordian influence, doubtless drawn from her native Italy, giving an enticing feel to a few of the tracks. The lyrics are so simple that I can understand a lot of them, which actually makes it fun for me, because then I can groove along in French and feel all that for knowing another language. (like I do when I can groove along in Latin to chant...oh wait...nevermind.) "La,la,la, l'amour..." I mean, it doesn't get a whole lot deeper than that.
In-grid has a wonderful voice that's pleasing and compelling. Musically, it is a straightforward album. Solid, well-done, interesting, and true to the artist's own voice. But I wouldn't call it inventive, imaginative, or excitingly unique. It is an early album; I'm looking forward to hearing more.