Hart Rouge
La Fabrique

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     Hart Rouge, a quartet from Saskatchewan, have been making music together for many, many years. The group is made up of four siblings: Annette, Suzanne, Michelle and Paul Campagne. Therefore it makes sense that their voices should blend together so seamlessly. In addition, they wrote and played the instruments for most of the eleven songs on this, their fourth CD.

     From the very first song, "Savourer l'instant", their organic, folk-pop-rock sound is in full strength. The arrangements and vocals are superb, as in the the easy-going, country-tinged "Rien N'est Si Doux". Michelle sings the lead while her brother and sisters build a gentle wall of harmony behind her, creating a magical effect. The complex "Belle Hirondelle" illustrates Hart Rouge's songwriting skills: "Elle m'appelle me belle hirondelle/ Et moi je lui cache mon horreur des oiseaux".

Hart Rouge
La Fabrique
Item#02991   $21.95 CD
Songs: Savourer l'instant, Rien n'est si doux, Belle hirondelle, Tout te pardonner, La fabrique, Je n'ai jamais revu, Mon envie douce, Septième ciel, Amoureuse, Soulève-moi, Pyramide. Lyrics included.

     I have heard Hart Rouge compared to October Project and Alison Krauss, among others. Comparisons aside, this is music the way it should be: Well-written songs, wonderful musicianship, and excellent production. I recommend this album to anyone who enjoys folk music, but I think that this disc will also appeal to anyone who enjoys music that is carefully crafted.