Raphael – La réalité – Review

February 3, 2004

Produced by Jean Lamoot, the often piano-driven album has the vibe of a slow, droning Western movie. There’s also something very beautiful about it.

Import Zone – Column

February 3, 2004

When I saw Raphael opening for Vanessa Paradis in concert two years ago, he rocked. His debut album, Hôtel de l’univers, also rocked. His sophomore effort, La réalité, however, does anything but rock.

Import Zone – Column

June 1, 2001

I caught the first two nights of Vanessa Paradis’ six sold out March performances à L’Olympia à Paris, and they were well worth all the rain I endured.