Jacques (Marc Almond album)
Jacques is the fifth studio album by the British singer/songwriter Marc Almond. It was released in 1989. The album is a tribute to the Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel and was instigated by Almond's collaboration with Paul Buck, who adapted Brel's original non-English lyrics specifically for Almond.
The songs for the album were recorded at Milo Studios, London, over four years. Almond was accompanied both by his assembled band (comprising "La Magia" and "Willing Sinners" members Annie Hogan, Billy McGee and Steve Humphreys) and studio musicians. Receiving positive reviews the album was originally released as an LP in December 1989. The artwork and cover painting was designed and painted by Johnny Deux.
Reception
| Professional ratings |
| Review scores |
| Source |
Rating |
| Allmusic |
[1] |
Jacques received positive reviews from the majority of critics.
Tracklisting
All songs written and composed by Brel, Buck; except where indicated.
| Writer(s) |
| 1. |
"The Devil (Okay) (Le Diable)" |
Brel, Buck |
3:00 |
| 2. |
"If You Need (S'il Te Faut)" |
Brel, Buck |
1:57 |
| 3. |
"The Lockman (L'Éclusier)" |
Brel, Buck |
4:05 |
| 4. |
"We Must Look (Il Nous Faut Regarder)" |
Brel, Buck |
1:47 |
| 5. |
"Alone (Seul)" |
Brel, Shuman |
3:25 |
| 6. |
"I'm Coming (J'Arrive)" |
Brel, Jouannest, Buck |
6:13 |
| Writer(s) |
| 7. |
"Litany For a Return (Litanie Pour Un Retour)" |
Brel, Rauber, Buck |
2:00 |
| 8. |
"If You Go Away (Ne me quitte pas)" |
Brel, McKuen |
4:15 |
| 9. |
"The Town Fell Asleep (La Ville S'Endormait)" |
Brel, Buck |
5:35 |
| 10. |
"The Bulls (Les Toros)" |
Brel, Shuman |
2:40 |
| 11. |
"Never To Be Next (Au Suivant)" |
Brel, Buck |
4:53 |
| 12. |
"My Death (La Mort)" |
Brel, Shuman |
4:53 |
Personnel
- Audrey Riley - Cello
- Martin McCarrick - Cello, Accordion
- Billy McGee - Double Bass, Oboe arrangements, String arrangements ("The Devil (Okay) (Le Diable)", "If You Go Away (Ne Me Quitte Pas)", "The Town Fell Asleep (La Ville S'Endormait)")
- Steven Humphreys - Drums, Percussion
- Richard Riley - Guitar
- Charles Gray - Keyboards
- Julia Girdwood - Oboe
- Gini Ball - Violin
- Annie Hogan - Piano
- Audrey Riley - String arrangements ("The Town Fell Asleep (La Ville S'Endormait)")
- Charles Gray - Producer, All other instrument arrangements
- Marc Almond - Producer, All arrangements, Song adaptation
- Jim Toler - Engineer
References