8½ Souvenirs - Souvonica

Styles: Retro Swing, Alternative Country-Rock
Year: 1997
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 35:11
Size: 80,7 MB
Art: Front

(2:55)  1. Off White
(3:31)  2. Cognac
(2:45)  3. Souvonica
(3:32)  4. Tango Lunatico
(3:06)  5. Paris
(2:54)  6. Absentee Rag
(4:00)  7. Pass' Temps
(2:47)  8. Chez Yvette
(3:23)  9. Amarcord
(2:39) 10. Shut the Door
(3:32) 11. Serpent Charmer

Although based in Austin, Texas, the retro-swing outfit 8½ Souvenirs drew much of their inspiration from European artists like Django Reinhardt, Serge Gainsbourg and Nino Rota; led by French expatriate singer/guitarist Olivier Giraud, the group was formed in 1988, and originally also comprised bassist Todd Wulfmeyer and drummer Adam Berlin. Classically trained pianist Glover Gill was the next to join; with the arrival of vocalist Juliana Sheffield, 8½ Souvenirs’ lineup was complete, and in 1995 they recorded their debut LP Happy Feet. Sauvonica, recorded with new vocalist Chrysta Bell, followed in 1998, and a year later the group returned with Twisted Desire. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide  http://www.last.fm/music/8%C2%BD+Souvenirs/+wiki

Souvonica

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