AU-DELÀ DU DÉLIRE

My favorite album from this French band (along with Par les Fils de Mandrin). Theatricality, intensity, originality, creativity, this album has it all. At times reminiscent of early King Crimson, Genesis, Pink Floyd yet with a French folk touch to it all. Every song is a pure delight. Christian Descamps' lyrics are so amazing (I find) that they are worthy of translation (if you don't speak French, ma langue maternelle) and probably are among the best to have been written in that period, all bands and countries included.

Rightfully deserves it's place next to the other great albums of that era. Also check out Par Les Fils de Mandrin, Émile Jacotey and Le Cimetière des Arlequins.

A solid five stars masterpiece !