To the Urban Outfitters' frequenter, this is nothing new. But I see no wrong in the 'popular,' especially when it's European. Sébastien Tellier's newest album, Sexuality, came out just a few months ago, and it definitely continues Sébastien's trend of increasingly sexual songs. Aptly named Sexuality, this album is jam-packed with driving, thrilling beats coexisting with a breathy French voice. Not to mention, the lyrics that can actually be understood are straightforward advances (I'd say the repeated "sexual ideas, sexual ideas" in 'Fingers of Steel' is one of my favorites). He explains the inspiration song-by-song of each track in this Clash music article. The music itself ranges from the genius poppy 'Divine,' winner of EuroTV's 2008 song contest, to 'Kilometer's pulsing beat and suggestive lyrics, to the intense 7+ minute instrumental 'Sexual Sportswear.' Some of the moaning seems a little excessive at times, but overall this just might my favorite album of 2008.
Did I mention the vinyl is pressed in baby blue?
I was lucky enough to catch one of his shows this winter on his 5-city US tour (why Denver was one is something I'll never know, but always appreciate). Larimer Lounge is a tiny, intimate space with just the right amount of low stage and christmas lights. The opening act, Astra Moveo, was fantastic, and Sébastien didn't even come on stage until midnight. He sang his best songs and made love to the entire crowd with each track. He also borrowed my lighter without returning it, but I figure it went to a greater cause.
He also played 'La Ritournelle,' enough said.
Posivitely Divine.
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