VU D'UN CHIEN

The dramatic symphonic style of the 70's is not entirely abandoned yet, the sound is still thick with symphonic keyboards and Dechamps compelling vocals and melodies. In the songwriting there is a notable shift from ambitious progressive writing to standard verse-chorus rock clichés. Ange tried to answer to a changed environment but didn't have the vision to look forward like Rush did around that time. Instead they looked the other way and tried to apply the streamlined arena rock approach that had proved a commercial success for bands like Kayak and Saga. The result is somewhat neo-proggish with prominently rocking drums and straightforward compositions.

This album is a step down below anything Ange released in the 70's, but it is still a decent enough melodic rock album with good songs and Ange's known melancholy and passionate singing. From what I've heard, also those strongholds were to disappear completely on subsequent albums.

If you're a big fan of Ange's 70's albums you might consider adding this one as your final addition. 2.5 stars

Share this ANGE review

Social review comments () BETA

---

---

Review related links

• Send comments to Bonnek
• Report this review (#278807)
• Buy ANGE music online with PA partners
• Show all ANGE MP3/Stream
• Go to ANGE page for videos, full discography with ratings, reviews and much more
• Go to Vu D'Un Chien page for more details, where to buy and ratings/reviews
• Search the Forum for ANGE related discussions