Album 3 [Import]

1. J'ai Pas Dit ÇA... Sur Les Sportifs

2. Les Militaires...

3. Et Puis Il Y A La TÉLÉVision

4. -Sois FainÉAnt- Ou Conseils À Un Nourrisson

5. Le Clochard AnalphabÈTe

6. Les FranÇAis Parlent Aux...

7. On N'a Pas Eu D'bol

8. Je Suis Bien Content D'ÊTre En France

9. La Bagarre

10. Oh! Que C'est Beau (BÉGuine)

Album 3,Coluche,Sony/Versailles,World Music

Average customer rating: Extraordinary collection! Classics galore!

Kuschelrock, Vol. 3 { Various Artists } Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Kuschelrock, Vol. 5 Kuschelrock, Vol. 1 Kuschelrock, Vol. 2 Kuschelrock, Vol. 10 Kuschelrock, Vol. 6 ASIN: B0000075AS Release Date: 1992-01-01

Tracks:

1. Sailing - Rod Stewart
2. Eternal Flame - The Bangles
3. Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) - Phil Collins
4. Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper
5. Dream On - Nazareth
6. Room With a View - Tony Carey
7. Cathedral Song - Tanita Tikaram
8. Drive - The Cars
9. Especially for You - Jason Donovan, Kylie Minogue
10. Cherish - Kool & the Gang
11. More Than a Feeling - Boston
12. Cat Among the Pigeons - Bros
13. When I Need You - Leo Sayer
14. Don't Wanna Lose You - Gloria Estefan
15. Endless Love - Lionel Richie, Diana Ross
16. Can't Fight This Feeling - REO Speedwagon
17. I'm on Fire - Bruce Springsteen
18. Hotel California - Eagles

Tracks:

1. She's Like the Wind - Wendy Fraser, Patrick Swayze
2. Tell It Like It Is - D. Johnson
3. Hello - Lionel Richie
4. Throwing It All Away - Genesis
5. Waiting for a Girl Like You - Foreigner
6. How Can I Fall? - Breathe
7. Missing You - John Waite
8. First Time - Robin Beck
9. Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You - Glenn Medeiros
10. Eyes Without a Face - Billy Idol
11. If You Don't Know Me by Now - Simply Red
12. Dust in the Wind - Kansas
13. You're in My Heart (The Final Acclaim) - Rod Stewart
14. Living Years
15. For Your Eyes Only - Sheena Easton, Sheena Easton
16. Music - John Miles
17. Seasons in the Sun - Terry Jacks
18. Broken Wings - Mr. Mister

Album Description

1989 release on Sony, the third collection in this series oflove songs that becames top international pop hits. Contains36 cuts, including: The Cars 'Drive', Boston 'More Than A Feeling', REO Speedwagon 'Can't Fight This Feeling', Bruce Springsteen 'I'm On Fire', etc. Double slimline jewel case.

Album Details

Third Volume of the Kuschelrock Series that Assembles Past Hit Songs. This One is Home to Classics by Phil Collins ('against all Odds (Take a Look at Me Now')', Gloria Estefan ('Don't Wanna Lose You'), Patrick Swayze ('she's Like the Wind'), John Waite ('missing You'), Terry Jacks ('seasons in the Sun') & Many More.

Customer Reviews:

Extraordinary collection! Classics galore!.......2002-03-29

If you are looking for a collection of romantic songs to be played while having a drive or a walk with your romantic interest or even by yourself, this is the one to have: issued by the European Sony/Bravo label, it focuses on the songs who were on the radio in the 80's. If you are a "son of the 80's" and enjoy music to awaken your contemplative and quietest side, buy it! While hard to find outside the US, it is worth having. Further recommendations: purchase also Volumes 2, 5 and 7, which are MUCH better than some of the most recent items of the collection.

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Les Romantiques Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mussorgsky | Mussorgsky, Modest | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Character Pieces | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005V9SN Release Date: 2002-05-13

Tracks:

1. Scherzo (Sonate Pour Violon et Piano Op. 24 N 5 en Fa Majeur le ...)
2. Allegro (Sonate Pour Piano Op. 26 N 12 en la Bl Majeur)
3. Etude (Op. 10 N 6 en Mi Bl Majeur)
4. Etude (Op. 25 N 2 en Fa Mineur)
5. Valse (Op. 64 N 2 en Ut Di Mineur)
6. Petit Prelude et Fugue (Album la Jeunesse Op. 68)
7. Fileuse (Romance Sans Paroles Op. 67 N 4
8. LW Marche de Limoges (Tableaux d'Une Exposition)
9. Andante (Quatuor Opn. 44 N 1 en Rajeur)
10. Zortizico
11. Andante (Quatuor Cordes Op. 29 en la Mineurm D.804 Rosemonde )

Album Description

French 20-bit remastered reissue of the jazz vocal group's 1965 album aka 'Getting Romantic'. Packaged in a digipak with original artwork.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Reissue of their Distinctive Take on Classic Romantic Themes.

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The Classical Album Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Barber | Barber, Samuel | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Bellini, Vincenzo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Bruch | Bruch, Max | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Byrd, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Delibes, Léo | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Elgar | Elgar, Sir Edward | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Nyman | Nyman, Michael | ( N ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rutter | Rutter, John | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tavener | Tavener, John Kenneth | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Shostakovich | Shostakovich, Dmitri | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Requiems | Forms & Genres | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Organ | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Chants | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Choruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Musical Theater | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Star Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004SC6I Release Date: 2000-04-25

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West Cork Tuning Noel Redding with 3:05 AM Manufacturer: Import [Generic] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000AKXFV Release Date: 2004-05-25

Tracks:

1. Colour Blind
2. My Girl Josephine
3. Lawdy Miss Clawdy
4. Rain
5. Sorrow
6. She Belongs to Me
7. Wee Wee Baby
8. Not Fade Away
9. My Babe
10. Baby, What You Want Me to Do
11. Love Kills
12. Can You See Me
13. Stone Free
14. Come on, Pt. 1
15. Hey, Joe
16. Wee Wee Baby (Outro)
17. Interview [*]
18. Not Fade Away #2 [*]

Album Description

2003 release is a collection of highlights from three live appearances the artist made in 1998 & 1999 in San Francisco & Los Angeles. The set includes storming versions of four Jimi Hendrix Experience classics, 'Stone Free', 'Hey Joe', 'Come On Pt. 1', & 'Can You See Me', plus 2 bonus tracks 'Interview' & 'Not Fade Away #2'. 18 tracks. Digipak. Charly.

Album Details

A 17 Track Collection of Highlights by Jimi Hendrix's Bas Player Make in 1998 and 1999 in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Average customer rating: Popular French Talent Search show 2d season finalists Star Academy

Star Academy 3: L'Album des Singles Solos Various Artists Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Star Academy 4: Chante Michel Sardou ASIN: B00008PBW3 Release Date: 2003-06-17

Tracks:

1. De l'Eau - odie Fr
2. Belle Histoire - Lukas Delcourt, , Patxi, Patxi,
3. Monde Est Stone - Sofia Essa, odie Fr,
4. Tu Mets de l'Or
5. Roxanne - Sofia Essa
6. l'Anglaise - Patxi, Patxi
7. Duel
8. Oui Ou Non
9. Chaos - Lukas Delcourt
10. Alice - Sofia Essa
11. Dane le Rang - Patxi, Patxi
12. Assez de Larmes

Album Details

Compilation of Songs Recorded by the Finalists of the Second Season of Popular French TV Talent Search Equivalent to "American Idol" Or "Fame".

Customer Reviews:

Popular French Talent Search show 2d season finalists.......2004-05-23

Star Academy is not the equivalent of American Idol (for that look for "(A La Recherche De La) Nouvelle Star") but rather the French version of "Operacion Triunfo" (Spain) or "Fame Academy" (UK). This album compiles the first solo singles of the 9 best contestants (on 16) of the second season.

1. "Un autre Monde": the 9 singers cover a hit by a popular 80's rock band. Fair track.
2. "Embrasse": The rebel of the academy George-Alain Jones lost the boys semi final to his best friend Houcine. His folk rock influences shows in this song. Universal big boss like him, he might end up releasing an album, someday.
3. "Au jour le jour": "Blond as the sun" Emma Daumas lost the girls semi final to "dark as the moon" Nolwenn. The first single is a taste of what you'll find on her album "Le saut de l'ange": pop rock a la Avril Lavigne. She wrote or co-wrote most of the songs. Her second single is a huge hit and she is gaining more and more sympathy in the press.
4. "Laisse-moi": Jeremy Chatelain is not the best singer of the lot but the most creative. He said he was conscious Universal had no project for him after the StarAc tour, so he worked hard to present them demos. His work paid off: he was the second to release an album. Songs are produced with a lot of electric guitars and lyrics are often intelligent. Critics were positive about him.
5."Cassé": Beautiful Nolwenn Leroy, the vocal coach pet, trained to classical singing and violin player, is the winner of this edition. This power ballad written by Lionel Florence introduces her first (self titled) album produced by Pascal Obispo. Currently on tour, the girl has received a lot of support from several artists, including Lara Fabian and Laurent Voulzy. She should enter in studio in November 2004 to start recording her second opus foreseen for 2005 - rumours say, with Voulzy again.
6."Etre un homme comme vous": Houcine is the unlucky finalist of this edition. This is the French version of "Jungle Book 2" song. Phil Collins himself wrote some songs with him for his first album (not a joke, Phil is a huge fan of Star Academy and came several time on the show to sing with the contestants), but so far no release date has been given.
7."Pas de temps à perdre": Fabien got a lot of support from teen girls, but his weak vocals could not guaranty him more than a flop with this pop single a la Billy Crawford.
8. "Quitte ou double": Aurélie Konaté co-wrote the lyrics of this sensuous and sweet ballad. She is now part of the crew of "Belles belles belles" musical.
9. "Tout le monde le dit": Alexandre flopped to make a hit with this fair song. He was a musician before entering the academy and is now back with his original band with no recording project so far. At least, he gained love (he became Aurélie's boyfriend).
10. "Superwoman": Anne-Laure tries to become a female David Guetta with this dance track. It was not a hit at all, but the girl took part in several TV shows and wrote a book about her coming out.
11. "L'amitié" by the 9 contestants. This is a funny little song that Jeremy liked a lot and became a kind of anthem for the fans.

Beware not to mix up Star Academy (France) with Star Académie (Québec) as one of the previous reviewers did. To find more about Star Academy 2 see "Star Academy chante Michel Berger" (tribute to singer song writer Michel Berger from the 16 contestants) and "Star Academy fait sa boum" (80's covers with the 8 best- poor production). If you're enjoying it, I also recommend Star Academy 3 albums (much better produced with better contestants too): "Star Academy 3 fait sa bamba" (cover of 60's hits by the 16 contestants), "Star Academy 3 tribute to Elton John" (with 14 contestants), "Star Academy 3: les meilleurs moments" (with the top 8) as well as Star Academy 3 singles compilation.

Star Academy.......2003-11-18

Like the show, this Star Academy album is very popular and rocks. It's a compilation of the first singles of the 9 contestants. A lot of style are included: R&B, Rock, Pop, Christmas and Ballad.

01- Un Autre Monde (Ensemble): A very good song. I really like their ability to bring out such a good result everytime they sing together. As always, the vocals are excellent.

02- Embrasse (François): François is a very good artist. He gives us a Funk single. This guy is on the right way to sucess. If he comes out with a wholw album like this song, he will invade the radio stations.

03- Au Jour Le Jour (Annie): Annie is a good signer. She has the right tone and she as a strong voice. Au Jour Le Jour is her first Pop single and it's very good. I think the song is more interesting knowing she wrote the lyrics and composed the music.

04- Laisse-Moi (Wilfred): How can we forget the great winner of Star Academy, Wilfred ??? Is beautiful voice and the deep lyrics makes this song irresisteble. Too bad he didn't include it on his first solo album.

05- Cassé (Marie-Hélène): The runner-up of the show come out with a Ballad. It kinda makes the public feel like they should've vote for her instead of Wilfred. She gives an excellent rendition of the song.

06- Être Un Homme Comme Vous (Jean-François): When I first heard the song, I thought it was a joke.. But after hearing it 2 and 3 times, I liked it and it's one of my favourite on the CD. It makes it more special when you know Jean-François recorded it for his little girl, a big fan of Diseny.

07- Pas De Temps A Perdre (Pascal): I think Pascal is the worst signer of the show. I don't know why they gave him a place on the CD but anyway...the song is good and the lyrics are fun.

08- Quitte Ou Double (Marie-Mai): Marie-Mai was the youngest Star of the show. Even thought, she offers a very mature song and, of course, a good punch of freshness and good music. Marie-Mai is a wonderful Soul singer.

09- Tout Le Monde Le Dit (Dave): Even I'm not a fan of Dave, I really liked his single. The lyrics are about his life after Star Academy and it's really fun to hear. Of course, the Rock music helps this song to be one of the greatest song of the CD.

10- Super Woman (Élyse): Élyse is the greatest female artist in French Pop. She proves again that she's a terrific artist by offering a Europop and Electro single. It's my favourite song of the album. Listen to it, you'll love it right away.

11- L'amitié (Ensemble): They finish on a up-beat and party song. A good conclusion with great music.

If you buy the album, don't stop your CD player after the last song. The Star Academy casting recorded a Christmas Medley for bonus track. Jingle Bells, Silent Night, Jingle Bell Rock and Velis Navidad are part of this medley.

To finish, you can consider this CD like a very good one and you can go run to buy it. 9 good artist, 10 great songs (Pascal...). To buy similar albums, you can search for: American Idol, Loft Story and Canadian Idol.

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Do It Like Us [CD Single] [Import] "3 Versions" Album Edit, Radio Edit, Instrumental RUDY ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000QPKHNO

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Red Sails/Place Without a Postcard/10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 Midnight Oil Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Australia & New Zealand | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005LXIP Release Date: 2003-04-22

Tracks:

1. When the Generals Talk
2. Best of Both Worlds
3. Sleep
4. Minutes to Midnight
5. Jimmy Sharman's Boxers
6. Bakerman
7. Who Can Stand in the Way
8. Kosciusko
9. Helps Me Helps You
10. Harrisburg
11. Bells and Horns in the Back of Beyond
12. Shipyards of New Zealand

Tracks:

1. Don't Wanna Be the One
2. Brave Faces
3. Armistice Day
4. Someone Else to Blame
5. Basement Flat
6. Written in the Heart
7. Burnie
8. Quinella Holiday
9. Loves on Sale
10. If Ned Kelly Was King
11. Lucky Country

Tracks:

1. Outside World
2. Only the Strong
3. Short Memory
4. Read About It
5. Scream in Blue
6. US Forces
7. Power and The Passion
8. Maralinga
9. Tin-Legs and Tin Mines
10. Somebody's Trying to Tell Me Something

Album Description

Aussie box-set includes, 'Red Sails In The Sunset' (1984), 'Place Without A Postcard' (1981) & '10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1' (1983). Each disc is packaged in a standard jewel case with individual artwork & housed together in a slipcase.

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La Arrolladora Banda El Limon [Tesoros] 3 Cd's Album [Import] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000O7LWQK

Average customer rating: A Good Compilation Popular French Talent Search Show, third season finalists

Star Academy 3: L'Album des Singles Solos Various Artists Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0001RBFBK Release Date: 2004-03-22

Tracks:

1. De l'Eau - odie Fr
2. Belle Histoire - Lukas Delcourt, , Patxi, Patxi,
3. Monde Est Stone - Sofia Essa, odie Fr,
4. Tu Mets de l'Or
5. Roxanne - Sofia Essa
6. l'Anglaise - Patxi, Patxi
7. Duel
8. Oui Ou Non
9. Chaos - Lukas Delcourt
10. Alice - Sofia Essa
11. Dane le Rang - Patxi, Patxi
12. Assez de Larmes

Customer Reviews:

A Good Compilation.......2004-05-10

The Star Academy 3 Top 9 came out with a pretty good compilation. The songs are catchy and the 9 signers are very talented.

Élodie, the winner, comes out with a pretty good single. Michal, the runner-up, could've done much better but still gives a good work. Sofia, the best signer of the Top 9, proves that she has an incredible technique and voice. Morganne goes Rock with her singles and Lukas gives us an electric moment with his song. Patxi sings very well and the lyrics of his songs are well thought. Though I was happy about this year's Top 9, I would've liked Marjorie, Valérie and Icaro, finalists of the original Top 16, to join the other Idols and have a song on the album.

This album is very good and even though it's a copy of American Idol, it's a great show and the finalists are very talented. The other album from Star Academy 3 are: Star Academy 3 Fait Sa Bamba (Covers from the 60s), Star Academy 3 Tribute To Elton John (Eltonm John Covers), Star Academy Live (Frome their Live Tour) and Star Academy Tribute To Shania Twain should come out soon...

Popular French Talent Search Show, third season finalists.......2004-04-22

The third season of Star Academy, French version of Spanish Operacion Triunfo and English Fame Academy, not to be mixed up with "(A La Recherche De La) Nouvelle Star", the equivalent to American Idol, ended in December 2003. The 8 "best" contestants have already released their 1st singles, that you will find compiled here.

1. " De l'eau " - Elodie Frégé: Surprise winner of this edition, Elodie is following the steps of Nolwenn Leroy, winner of StarAc 2. This is a power ballad that starts slow and builds up on the chorus. It's not the best track on Elodie self-titled debut album (released March 2004) in my opinion, but it is a hit. Interesting to note that Elodie wrote 3 songs on her album, something that was not permitted to previous winners. The album includes a duet with Michal.
2. "C'est un beau roman (c'est une belle histoire)" - Michal, Patxi, Lukas & Premix: the boys who made the top 8 plus Edouard cover this 70's hit by Michel Fugain. Nice sing along song, fair track.
3. "Le monde est stone" - Elodie, Sofia & Morganne: the 3 girls who made the top 8 cover a classic from "Starmania" musical. The voices are flowing well all together and the arrangements are different. Good version.
4. "Tu mets de l'or" - Michal: Runner up Michal, a Polish pianist described by the teachers as the most brilliant of the lot, will release his first album in April 2004. This first single surprises at first: it's a waltz! The romantic and melancholic lyrics suit the boy well. I'm curious about the album, announced as a mix a piano ballad and electro sounds a la Daho. It should include a duet with Elodie and a song in Polish...
5. "Roxanne" - Sofia Essaïdi: From the first show down all bookmakers were giving the Maroccan perfect pro as the winner. She inexplicably losts the girls semi final to Elodie. She sang this Police hit twice on the show, once in duet with Sting, once in "Moulin Rouge" style. The single is jazzy and classy and show off her technique.
6. "A l'anglaise" - Patxi Garat: His idol is Rafaël, it shows in his song writing: unlucky boys semi finalist wrote and composed this good song with intelligent lyrics. This style suits his short vocal range. Working good in the charts so far.
7. "Duel" - Morganne Matis: Morganne goes pop rock with heavy guitars. The girl has a good voice, the track is fair, but is it distinctive enough?
8. "Le chaos" - Lukas Delcourt: Lukas has always been honest: before StarAc he never sang a note. He won his place among the 8 best thanks to teen girls who saved him from exclusion 8 times, a record in the show history (he's good looking, got a lot of charisma and is the best dancer of this edition). But he also gained support from people who appreciated his dedication, real passion for the stage and hard work. His first album will be released in April 2004 and should be in N'Sync (as this single) and Justin solo work style.
9. "Oui ou non" - Premix: Pierre, Romain and Edouard made the clever choice to associate themselves in a band (the first band born out of StarAc). The boys wrote, composed and produced their first album (just released in April 2004) that includes their first catchy single.

Three contestants are not sure yet to release an album. They get the chance to record a second solo track on this compilation.
10. "Alice" - Sofia Essaïdi: At first place I was unsure about the song but the more I listen to it the more I like it. With arrangements a la Garbage and somber lyrics about disillusions (the Alice in question is Alice in Wonderland), Sofia lashes out some frustrations about the way StarAc production treated her. Let's hope we'll hear more.
11. "Dans le rang" - Patxi Garat: another good track from Patxi, in the same French folk style with less irony and bittersweet smile than A l'anglaise.
12. "Assez de larmes" - Morganne Matis: another pop rock track heavy on guitars. She is popular but following the steps of Emma Daumas, from StarAc 2 might make it difficult for her to establish her own career.

If you like this, pick up "Star Academy 3: les meilleurs moments" with the same contestants. "Star Academy 3 fait sa bamba" and "Star Academy 3 chante Elton John" complete the serie. A live album should also be released in the coming months (the 9 contestants present on this compilation are currently on extensive tour).

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West Cork Tuning Noel Redding with 3:05 AM Manufacturer: Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000BRALEW Release Date: 2004-05-25

Tracks:

1. Colour Blind
2. My Girl Josephine
3. Lawdy Miss Clawdy
4. Rain
5. Sorrow
6. She Belongs to Me
7. Wee Wee Baby
8. Not Fade Away
9. My Babe
10. Baby, What You Want Me to Do
11. Love Kills
12. Can You See Me
13. Stone Free
14. Come on, Pt. 1
15. Hey, Joe
16. Wee Wee Baby (Outro)
17. Interview [*]
18. Not Fade Away #2 [*]

International Music:

1. Alkhataya [Soundtrack] [Import]
2. Arise [Import]
3. Au Gymnase [Live] [Import]
4. Best of V.1 [Import]
5. Bruyeres Correziennes [Import]
6. Chansons D'amour
7. Chansons Du Film 'sallama [Import]
8. Chansons Gaillardes du Nord, Vol. 1 [Import]
9. Chantent Starmania [Import]
10. Couleur Havane [Import]

International Music

International Music