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.
For those not familiar, I’d describe his sound as Foo Fighters (for the sharp yet melodic guitar work) meets Manic Street Preachers (for the haunting melodies).
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.