M & J by Vanessa Paradis - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Vanessa Paradis' pleasantly understated 1987 debut propelled the then 16 year old into modeling, acting, and further singing when the single "Joe Le Taxi" became an unlikely international hit. She would go on to become a French national treasure, date Johnny Depp, and be Lenny Kravitz' 1970s AM radio muse on a memorable English-language effort. But disregarding all of that, M & J is a remarkably solid album, driven steadily along by lite-pop arrangements and Paradis' disarming vocals. She's not an accomplished singer; at the same time, her wispy, girlish voice nestles perfectly into the album's clutch of head-nodding numbers. "Maxou"'s simply sunny piano flirts with a wide-eyed, almost naïve vocal; it's easy to imagine a black-and-white, silent movie sequence where the beguiling Vanessa is pursued through the streets of Paris by a luckless suitor. Paradis sashays her way across "Mosquito"'s slight new wave groove and sells the Latin cabaret feel of "Marilyn & John" with aplomb. But it's the wistful "Joe Let Taxi" where she really shines, since the track's sax-laced slow burn is the perfect foil for her fetching delivery. Remember in Tom & Jerry when Tom floats on the intoxicating drift of his true love's perfume? That's what this entire album makes you feel like. ~ Johnny Loftus

1. Marilyn & John

by Vanessa Paradis

Primary Artist: Vanessa Paradis; Main Performer
Composer: Franck Langolff; Composer
Author: Étienne Roda-gil; Production

2. Maxou

by Vanessa Paradis

Primary Artist: Vanessa Paradis; Main Performer
Composer: Étienne Roda-gil
Franck Langolff; Composer
Lyricist: Étienne Roda-gil
Franck Langolff; Composer

3. Le Bon Dieu Est Un Marin

by Vanessa Paradis

Primary Artist: Vanessa Paradis; Main Performer
Composer: Étienne Roda-gil
Franck Langolff; Composer
Lyricist: Étienne Roda-gil
Franck Langolff; Composer

4. Mosquito

by Vanessa Paradis

Primary Artist: Vanessa Paradis; Main Performer
Composer: Étienne Roda-gil
Franck Langolff; Composer
Lyricist: Étienne Roda-gil
Franck Langolff; Composer

5. Soldat

by Vanessa Paradis

Primary Artist: Vanessa Paradis; Main Performer
Composer: Étienne Roda-gil
Franck Langolff; Composer
Lyricist: Étienne Roda-gil
Franck Langolff; Composer

6. Joe le taxi

by Vanessa Paradis

Primary Artist: Vanessa Paradis; Main Performer
Composer: Étienne Roda-gil
Franck Langolff; Composer
Lyricist: Étienne Roda-gil
Franck Langolff; Composer

7. Coupe Coupe

by Vanessa Paradis

Primary Artist: Vanessa Paradis; Main Performer
Composer: Étienne Roda-gil
Franck Langolff; Composer
Lyricist: Étienne Roda-gil
Franck Langolff; Composer

8. Chat Ananas

by Vanessa Paradis

Primary Artist: Vanessa Paradis; Main Performer
Composer: Étienne Roda-gil
Franck Langolff; Composer
Lyricist: Étienne Roda-gil
Franck Langolff; Composer

9. Scarabée

by Vanessa Paradis

Primary Artist: Vanessa Paradis; Main Performer
Composer: Étienne Roda-gil
Franck Langolff; Composer
Lyricist: Étienne Roda-gil
Franck Langolff; Composer

10. Marilyn & John

by Vanessa Paradis

Primary Artist: Vanessa Paradis; Main Performer
Composer: Étienne Roda-gil
Franck Langolff; Composer
Lyricist: Étienne Roda-gil
Franck Langolff; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

48 minutes and 55 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1423x1423 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, French Pop, Electronic, Dance, Worldwide

Label

Universal Music Division Barclay

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

France

Language

French (France)
English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1986

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

42283594920