California native Teri Moise delivers an impressive sophomore album with her self-titled 1999 release. Intimate and stripped-down, Teri Moïse is a collection of songs about relationships and life, especially life in the public eye. "Encore Fou" addresses the latter with candor. It is a soulful song where she ponders : " Si on pouvait s’échanger de place / Quel commentaire à faire devant la glace ? Sauvage ? L’âme en cage ? "
       The gentle sway of "C’Est Ainsi" leaves room for Moïse’s striking harmony to fill the landscape. Her voice has grown richer since her first release in 1996 and the honest poetry of her lyrics are always a pleasure to hear. Again Teri Teri includes a large array of musical styles that is eclectic yet fits together nicely.
       The hard-edged funk from before has given way to the elastic groove of "Maudit Soit Cet Amour", with its slithering bass line and Latin percussion. The last song, "Fais Semblant", is a mellow jazz tune, and "Star" is a sweet pop song backed by strings.
         In the end, though, the songs are the centerpiece of this very personal album. The arrangements are beautiful yet unadorned, and Moïse sings over them in her soaring alto. Her unique perspective makes listening to her thoughts on life and love a wonderful experience. Teri Moise is an excellent album!

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Teri Moïse Item#04858   $21.95 CD
Songs: Intro, Il sait, Star, Encore fou, L'air du temps, Une place pour elle, C'est ainsi, Maudit soit cet amour, Déjà, Toi...je, Fais semblant. Lyrics included.