Jacques

by Marc Almond

Jacques cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: December 1989
  • Label: Some Bizzare
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Community rating: 3.22/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Dedicated entirely to interpreting the repertoire of legendary Belgian songwriter Jacques Brel, the former Soft Cell frontman fully embraces theatrical romanticism. The lush, orchestrated arrangements provide the perfect dramatic backdrop for his uniquely emotive and idiosyncratic vocal delivery.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. The Devil (Okay) = Le Diable
  2. If You Need = S'il Te Faut
  3. The Lockman = L'脡clusier
  4. We Must Look = Il Nous Faut Regarder
  5. Alone = Seul
  6. I'm Coming = J'Arrive
  7. Litany For A Return = Litanie Pour Un Retour
  8. If You Go Away = Ne Me Quitte Pas
  9. The Town Fell Asleep = La Ville S'Endormait
  10. The Bulls = Les Toros
  11. Never To Be Next = Au Suivant
  12. My Death = La Mort

Credits

  • Audrey Riley - arranged by, cello
  • Billy McGee - arranged by, double bass
  • Martin McCarrick - cello, accordion
  • Steven Humphreys - drums, percussion
  • Richard Riley - guitar
  • Julia Girdwood - oboe
  • Annie Hogan - piano
  • Gini Ball - violin

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