Trompe-l'oeil (album)
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| Studio album by Malajube | ||||
| Released | February 7, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | October-December 2005 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Length | 49:58 | |||
| Label | Dare to Care Records | |||
| Producer | Ryan Battistuzzi | |||
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Trompe-l'œil is the second album by indie rock band Malajube, released in 2006 on Dare to Care Records. The album is inspired in part by medical themes; in the album's liner notes, each song is given a subtitle relating to some aspect of physical or mental health.
Guest musicians
The song "Jus De Canneberges" features Ryan Battistuzzi on guitar,Catherine Lesaunier on cello and Martine Gaumond on violin;
the song "Montréal -40°C" features Pierre Lapointe,Martin Pelland and Simon Proulx on vocals,Valérie Jodoin-Keaton on western concert flute and vocals,Ryan Battistuzzi on guitar and Joe des Breast on maracas;
the song "Pâte Filo" features Ryan Battistuzzi on slide guitar,Catherine Lesaunier on cello and Martine Gaumond on violin;
the song "Le Crabe" features Valérie Jodoin-Keaton on vocals;
the song "La Monogamie" features Valérie Jodoin-Keaton and Virginie Parr on vocals and Ryan Battistuzzi on slide guitar;
the song "Ton Plat Favori" features Valérie Jodoin-Keaton on vocals;
the song "La Russe" features Loco Locass on vocals;
the song "Casse-cou" features Valérie Jodoin-Keaton on western concert flute and vocals and Ryan Battistuzzi on guitar;
the song "Étienne D'Août" features Catherine Lesaunier on cello and Martine Gaumond on violin.
Music videos
They have released music videos for "Montréal -40°C", "Pâte Filo", "Le Crabe", "Ton Plat Favori", "Fille à plumes" and "Étienne D'Août".
Critical reception
Unusual for a French language album from Quebec, the album received significant critical attention in both English Canada and the United States, including airplay on CBC Radio 3 and a favourable review on Pitchfork Media.[2]
The album was also shortlisted for the 2006 Polaris Music Prize. It was the first francophone album to make that award's shortlist.
Track listing
Thematic subtitles for each track in parentheses, per the liner notes
All lyrics written by Malajube, except where noted, all music composed by Malajube.| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length | |
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| 1. | "Jus De Canneberges" | Julien Mineau and Virginie Parr | 0:58 | |
| 2. | "Montréal -40°C" | 3:20 | ||
| 3. | "Pâte Filo" | 3:45 | ||
| 4. | "Le Crabe" | Julien Mineau, Thomas Augustin and Virginie Parr | 4:43 | |
| 5. | "La Monogamie" | 4:57 | ||
| 6. | "Ton Plat Favori" | 2:32 | ||
| 7. | "La Russe" | Loco Locass | 1:45 | |
| 8. | "Fille à Plumes" | 3:42 | ||
| 9. | "Casse-Cou" | 4:06 | ||
| 10. | "Étienne D'Août" | 5:27 | ||
| 11. | "St-Fortunat" | 3:46 | ||
| 12. | "La Fin" | 10:53 | ||
| 13. | "Le Grand Galion (hidden track)" |
"Le Grand Galion" starts at 8:52 into "La Fin".
Étienne d'août single
| No. | Title | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Étienne D'Août" (radio edit) | 4:11 | |
| 2. | "M. Pupille" | 3:59 | |
| 3. | "Fille à Plumes" (remix) | 3:18 | |
| 4. | "Elton D'Août" (remix maman) | 5:12 | |
Total length: |
16:40 | ||
Cultural references
The song Fille à plume featured on EA Sports Rugby 08, and was used for a video compilation of the 2003 IRB Rugby World Cup.