ESPRIT D'AMOR

Successful change of direction for the group! While Minimum Vital wrote largely instrumental music, they play us here in a modern, widely sung register. Apart from a few rare winks, the Middle Ages have been neglected in favor of South America (Brazilian Light, Au Cercle de Pierre). We therefore remain in the Latin culture. The result gives us more festive pieces, sometimes with a brilliant or languid tone. Undeniably, the melodies are catchy. Despite an apparent simplicity, the writing is embellished with multiple breaks and quirks. The doubled vocals, above all, give a strange tone to the whole. Apart from "Les Voyages de Costey" where the lyrics are clearly understandable, the language used is the usual mixture of Minimum Vital: French, Occitan and words invented for the pleasure of the sounds. To our delight, the group has finally decided to invite real singers (Sonia Nedelec's voice is superb!) And a brass section (oboe on "Prélude Aux Oiseaux Tristes"). Note also great progress on the recording, which is rounder and the appreciated return of the accordion in "Modern trad '". In the end, the result is much more original than it seems. Original while remaining very pleasant.

An album that I never tire of. And certainly a great addition to any progressive rock collection.

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