This is a beautiful album indeed, but my first caveat is that -- in comparison with French release entitled "Je te dis vous" -- getting Mlle Kaas's version of "La vie en rose" is not compensation for getting a VASTLY inferior arrangement and version of one of her biggest hits ever "Il me dit que je suis belle." I bought the English release first and the song made no impression, and then with then French release I heard how powerful and transcendent it is. If you already like this song, you will not believe your ears when you hear the version on "Je te dis vous." The English album also omits the very pop "Hôtel Normandy" and an odd-ball German rocker "Ganz und Gar."

Otherwise, it's an extremely well-integrated musical collection spanning French cabaret tradition, Piaf-inspired vocalism, the drive of rock, with blues at its heart. Songs like the omitted "Hôtel Normandy" and "Je te dis vous," especially after her signature tune "Mademoiselle chante les blues" from her first album, are excessive in their self-regarding posture -- but, it IS great music.

The English songs (included in the French album) are performed creditably, even memorably, but the material isn't quite as arresting and come off as blues exercises. I'm sure her ability to communicate in English will improve, but we need her in French.

This CD from the talented French singer Patricia Kaas is one that you should definitely get, especially if you are interested in learning French and/or more about the French culture. If you are like me, you will probably end up learning new French words. Unfortunately, the CD only comes with the English words but if you do some searching on the internet you can find the French lyrics and "match them up."

Some great songs are À Saint-Lunaire, Ceux Qui N'Ont Rien, La Liberté, and Je Te Dis Vous. I love all of the songs, except for the last three tracks (especially "It's A Man's World"-Kaas should just stick with the French).

I garuntee that you will not be disappointed if you buy this CD. Each song has a good beat, and even if you don't understand a word she is saying, you will be singing along. If you're looking for a good French CD, then you've come to the right place. Parce qu'elle est une bonne chanteuse!

Wonderful voice, rich and deep, well in line with the music. I own all Patricia Kaas CDs and at least for two months all I play when driving to work is Patricia. Definitely not to get bored with this music.

Great voice. Really too captivating to listen to while working, but it can even make pizza and beer romantic.

Patricia started as the opening act in one of the French cabaret scene. She has moved the total french music business to love her suave voice,and people adored her because of her tiny posture,that reminded them of the belated French singer Edith Piaf!I went to see her in concert in Las Vegas in 1999,where she performed at the currently opend Paris hotel. It was amazing to see her live,and her records should sell more in the US. It's a shame that American people dont buy more French music,pure because they dont understand,but if you listen to this album from Patricia,you dont need to understand,because you listen to it with your heart. from: alterego Tulsa Oklahoma USA