Английская Википедия:Bonjour (album)
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox album Bonjour is the eighth studio album by French–Algerian singer Rachid Taha. It was released by Wrasse Records on 26 October 2009.[1]
Critical response
Шаблон:Album ratings Bonjour received mixed reviews from music critics. The Guardian reviewer Robin Denselow called the album a "A highly commercial set" that was "not [Taha's] most exciting."[2] David Honigmann of the Financial Times rated the album three out of five stars, but wrote that its emphasis on "technology...stops [Taha] cutting loose."[3]
Songs
"Je t'aime mon amour", Bonjour's opening track, was written about Taha's partner. Its lyrics are a declaration of love for life and his partner.[4] The second track, "Mokhtar", describes the lonely life of a vagrant living in a city.[5] "Ha Baby" was inspired by country music singer Kenny Rogers and Egyptian musician Farid El Atrache.[4] The song, which blends western and Arabic musical styles, is about universal peace and love.[5] The title track, "Bonjour", is a duet with Gaetan Roussel. It was released as the album's lead single and is sung in both French and Arabic.[6] "Mine Jaï", the fifth track, asks a series of questions. In the song, Taha asks the listener where they come from and where they are traveling to.[5]
In the song "Mabrouk Aalik", Taha reflects on the fractured relationship between Jews and Muslims.[4] The seventh track, "Ila Lika", explores life and death.[5] "It's an Arabian Song" is a rock song about the French treatment of Algerians during colonialism. The track features fellow Algerian singer Bruno Maman.[4] "Sélu" is a flamenco song that pays tribute Arab writers and philosophers such as Averroes and Naguib Mahfouz.[4] The album closes with "Agi", a ballad about love.[5]
Track listing
- "Je t'aime mon amour"
- "Mokhtar"
- "Ha Baby"
- "Bonjour" with Gaetan Roussel
- "Mine Jaï"
- "Mabrouk Aalik"
- "Ila Lika"
- "It's an Arabian Song" with Bruno Maman
- "Sélu"
- "Agi"
Charts
Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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French Albums Chart[7] | 132 |
Release history
Region | Date | Label | Format(s) | Catalog |
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Europe | 19 October 2009[8] | Wrasse Records | Digital download | Wrass251 |
26 October 2009[1] | CD |
Personnel
- Rachid Taha: Composer, Primary Artist
- Sylvain Bernard: Clapping, Keyboards, Organ, Piano, Piano (Electric), Vocals (Background)
- Everett Bradley: Vocals (Background)
- Rodolphe Burger: Guitar (Electric)
- Marc Copely: Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Vocals (Background)
- Hakim Hamadouche: Arranger, Banjo, Guitar (Acoustic), Vocals (Background)
- Steve Hillage: Arranger
- Bruno Maman: Composer, Featured Artist, Guitar (Electric), Interpretation, Synthesizer Bass, Synthesizer Strings, Vocals
- Karim Mansour: Guitar (Electric)
- Morgan Marchand: Clapping, Drum Programming, Keyboards, Percussion Programming, Synthesizer Bass
- Konrad Meissner: Drums
- Daniel Mintseris: Harmonium, Keyboards
- Mark Plati: Bass, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Keyboards, Loops, Mixing, Producer, Programming, Synthesizer Bass, Vocals (Background)
- Nicki Richards: Vocals (Background)
- Gaëtan Roussel: Composer, Featured Artist, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Interpretation, Keyboards, Loops, Piano, Producer, Vocals (Background)
- Catherine Russell: Vocals (Background)
- Arthur Simon: Trumpet
- Sóley: Clapping, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Vocals (Background)
Source:[9]
References
External links
- ↑ 1,0 1,1 Ошибка цитирования Неверный тег
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не указан текст - ↑ 4,0 4,1 4,2 4,3 4,4 "Rachid Taha - Bonjour". WrasseRecords.com. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
- ↑ 5,0 5,1 5,2 5,3 5,4 Шаблон:In lang "Bonjour: Nouvel album de Rachid Taha" Шаблон:Webarchive. RachidTaha.fr. 27 October 2009. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
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не указан текст - ↑ Шаблон:In lang "Discographie Rachid Taha". LesCharts.com. eMedia Jungen. Retrieved 8 November 2009.
- ↑ "Bonjour by Rachid Taha" Шаблон:Webarchive. 7digital. Retrieved 10 November 2009.
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web