On Snake Eyes, singer-songwriter Lucill explores his country-folk side. Wrapped in a touching sweetness, this disc with an English title, but sung entirely in French, is a balm for the heart at the end of winter.
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The second album of the ex-bassist of Heat, Raphaël Bussières of his real name, is a beautiful continuation of course for the musician. The pretty pop of Lucill, which we knew with the album bunnyprevails, but the tone takes a new tangent towards this exploration of country sounds.
The singer whispers his words, whispers them in our ears, on these melodies mainly delivered on the guitar. It’s aerial, but intelligible. We feel the light that emerges from the first piece, Look downa pretty ballad.
The mostly “I” lyrics expound Lucill’s ideas about life, love and existence, which he laid down in poetic refrains.
Snake Eyes, which Lucill co-produced with Francis Mineau (from Malajube) as for his first record, benefits from a clear and coherent vision. The singer-songwriter goes straight to the point and, in half an hour, he transports us to this satiny musical universe he has created. A record that allows us a momentary escape, which feels good.
Pop
Snake Eyes
Lucill
Coyote Records