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It is among the albums, if not the album, that I have most appreciated in this semester of 2005. Smooth and graceful, majestically simple and direct, capable of captivating from the first listen and inviting multiple repeat plays thereafter.
The doubt in these cases is that in the long run it might become tedious, that it's "easy stuff" and the allure might be destined to fade quickly and unexpectedly, betraying expectations and leaving us like sad children in front of a broken toy.
But no! And this is coming from someone who has been listening to it with renewed pleasure for 4 months. For the record, it is melodic pop very close to Air, Aqualung, Radiohead. The voice indeed reminds one of Thom Yorke's. What else to add, except that it's surprising that this is a debut, as Sébastien presents himself in ways more akin to a seasoned and mature artist who asserts himself with authority, tranquillity, and confidence to his audience.
It's easy to make things complicated; it's more complicated to make them simple, and Sébastien Schuller does it brilliantly!
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Sébastien Schuller's debut album 'Happiness' is praised for its smooth, simple, and direct melodic pop style. The reviewer highlights its lasting appeal despite initial expectations. The vocal style is compared to Thom Yorke, and the album echoes influences from Air, Aqualung, and Radiohead. The album stands out as a mature and confident first release.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
02 Weeping Willow (05:29)
Did you hear them call you
Did you hear the wind of dream just passing by
There is another whole world hanging there... upside down
Did you see them dress you
Did you feel your elbows tied up side by side
Someone has brought me a new straight costume... in an asylum
In the mildness of the spring
You feel creepy like a worm
In your lost enchanted brain
You're proud to go
Did you hear them squeaking
Did you see your broken wings just flying by
They drop me in this fairground... abnormal
Could you hear them howling
Could you breathe inside your well-known plastic bag
It was a mean to get away from this... accident
In the mildness of the spring
You feel creepy like a worm
In your lost enchanted brain
Weeping willow
With the fairness of your skin
You feel funny in this world
In your lost enchanted dreams
You're proud to go... You're proud to go
Sébastien Schuller
Sébastien Schuller is a French singer-songwriter and composer. His debut album Happiness was released in 2005 and received positive reviews for its melodic pop and mature simplicity.01 Reviews
