Une enfant du siècle (in English: A Child of the Century) is the fourth studio album by the French recording artist Alizée. The first one released under Jive Records/Epic label and her first French-English-Spanish language album. The full album leaked on to the Internet on 19 March 2010. The album was released in France on 29 March 2010. The album received positive reviews from critics, who praised the radical change and collaborations, but criticized the perceived lack of enthusiasm in her singing.[1][2] Respondents praised the album for its mature nature, abstract and sober, the musical direction of Alizée, calling it her "most risky record".[2][3][4] On the same day Alizée signed autographs at Virgin Megastore in Paris. The album is inspired by and depicts the life of Edie Sedgwick.
The theme of the album is the life of American model Edie Sedgwick from the birth till the death, based on the style of Andy Warhol. He isn't mentioned in the lyrics but the album has many references on him.
The musical style is electro-pop, litmus between dark and light shades of colors fading together, outfitted with deep and abstract lyrics that make reference to the Sedgwick's life and her influence in contemporary culture since its emergence in the media, art, politics and everything encompassed her and Warhol. Sedgwick is mentioned in the lyrics and referred as Factory Girl, which could be considered to be a reference to The Factory. New York City's elite society is mentioned and in some interviews Alizée told that she also referred to the elite of France and Paris.
Developmentedit
In the beginning of 2009, Alizée had to cancel a concert in France. Shortly after it she announced work on her future album, which would sound very different from all of her previous albums. It was released in France on 29 March 2010.
The album was recorded in Paris and London. British website Popjustice gave out that the first single was partially in English and it was called "Limelight". On 15 February 2010 they uploaded the full version of the song and a clip from the music video.[5] However, it was later confirmed by Popjustice itself that "Limelight" was a teaser single, and the official single from Alizée's fourth album is "Les Collines (Never Leave You)".[6]
The Collector's Edition of the album was made available for pre-order on 4 February 2010. It was sold only on her official website.
Promotionedit
Alizée in 2010 singing at Point Ephémère lounge, in Paris.
For the promotion of the album Alizée did a photo shoot for her album. She also posed on the French magazine Technikart, on which she was imitating Madonna from her album Like a Virgin. A small showcase was held at Point Ephémère in Paris. She also participated in hommage to Serge Gainsbourg in Tel Aviv with cover version of Dis-lui toi que je t'aime by Vanessa Paradis, accompanied with the national orchestra at National Opéra Hall and another presentations with the Israeli singer Harel Skaat and other artist with whom she won the respect and affection of the country making this album a hit positioning itself at number one for two weeks on the Israeli charts after Israel's promotion.
Singlesedit
"Limelight" was used as a teaser song for the album. The song is in English and is electro-pop in style. It was composed by Angy Laperdrix, Guillaume de Maria, Julien Galinier and Raphael Vialla. The single was only on sale in Poland.
"Les collines (Never Leave You)" (English: "The Hills (Never Leave You)") released in 2010. Is the first single from the album. The single is electro-pop. It was composed by Angy Laperdrix, Guillaume de Maria, Julien Galinier and Raphael Vialla. The single was praised by critics[7] telling it to be "The song and the album that gave new life to Alizée's career, a good buzz in radical change of style."[8] The single mixes French and English lyrics as many French songs these days. The English is used as an effect to bring it more variety.
Une enfant du siècle was met with positive reviews, some praising the album's production and ambition, but others also criticizing Alizée's perceived lack of interest in the project. The album was considered a commercial failure.
Une enfant du siècle entered the French Albums Chart at place 24 on 3 April 2010. On its second week, it fell down to place 69, spending only 2 weeks in the top 100 and 6 weeks in the top 200. It also peaked at place 13 on the digital chart but only spent 1 week in the top 50. In Mexico, the album started at place 22 and spent 5 weeks in the top 100, the first single peaked at the first place on the third week.
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Une enfant du siecle in English A Child of the Century is the fourth studio album by the French recording artist Alizee The first one released under Jive Records Epic label and her first French English Spanish language album The full album leaked on to the Internet on 19 March 2010 The album was released in France on 29 March 2010 The album received positive reviews from critics who praised the radical change and collaborations but criticized the perceived lack of enthusiasm in her singing 1 2 Respondents praised the album for its mature nature abstract and sober the musical direction of Alizee calling it her most risky record 2 3 4 On the same day Alizee signed autographs at Virgin Megastore in Paris The album is inspired by and depicts the life of Edie Sedgwick Une enfant du siecleStudio album by AlizeeReleased29 March 2010Recorded2009 2010StudioPlus 30 Paris France Third Side Records Paris France The Exchange London England GenrePop electronicLength36 25LanguageFrenchEnglishSpanishLabelJive Epic Institutibles Wisteria Song Sony MusicProducerChateau MarmontAlizee chronologyTout Alizee 2007 Une enfant du siecle 2010 5 2013 Singles from Une enfant du siecle Les collines Released 8 March 2010 Limelight Released 26 April 2010 Contents 1 Background 2 Development 3 Promotion 3 1 Singles 4 Critical reception 5 Track listing 6 Personnel 7 Chart performance 8 Weekly charts 9 Release history 10 ReferencesBackground editThe theme of the album is the life of American model Edie Sedgwick from the birth till the death based on the style of Andy Warhol He isn t mentioned in the lyrics but the album has many references on him nbsp Edie Sedgwick and Andy Warhol pictured are the prime influences of the album The musical style is electro pop litmus between dark and light shades of colors fading together outfitted with deep and abstract lyrics that make reference to the Sedgwick s life and her influence in contemporary culture since its emergence in the media art politics and everything encompassed her and Warhol Sedgwick is mentioned in the lyrics and referred as Factory Girl which could be considered to be a reference to The Factory New York City s elite society is mentioned and in some interviews Alizee told that she also referred to the elite of France and Paris Development editIn the beginning of 2009 Alizee had to cancel a concert in France Shortly after it she announced work on her future album which would sound very different from all of her previous albums It was released in France on 29 March 2010 The album was recorded in Paris and London British website Popjustice gave out that the first single was partially in English and it was called Limelight On 15 February 2010 they uploaded the full version of the song and a clip from the music video 5 However it was later confirmed by Popjustice itself that Limelight was a teaser single and the official single from Alizee s fourth album is Les Collines Never Leave You 6 The Collector s Edition of the album was made available for pre order on 4 February 2010 It was sold only on her official website Promotion edit nbsp Alizee in 2010 singing at Point Ephemere lounge in Paris For the promotion of the album Alizee did a photo shoot for her album She also posed on the French magazine Technikart on which she was imitating Madonna from her album Like a Virgin A small showcase was held at Point Ephemere in Paris She also participated in hommage to Serge Gainsbourg in Tel Aviv with cover version of Dis lui toi que je t aime by Vanessa Paradis accompanied with the national orchestra at National Opera Hall and another presentations with the Israeli singer Harel Skaat and other artist with whom she won the respect and affection of the country making this album a hit positioning itself at number one for two weeks on the Israeli charts after Israel s promotion Singles edit Limelight was used as a teaser song for the album The song is in English and is electro pop in style It was composed by Angy Laperdrix Guillaume de Maria Julien Galinier and Raphael Vialla The single was only on sale in Poland Les collines Never Leave You English The Hills Never Leave You released in 2010 Is the first single from the album The single is electro pop It was composed by Angy Laperdrix Guillaume de Maria Julien Galinier and Raphael Vialla The single was praised by critics 7 telling it to be The song and the album that gave new life to Alizee s career a good buzz in radical change of style 8 The single mixes French and English lyrics as many French songs these days The English is used as an effect to bring it more variety Critical reception editProfessional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingLes InrocksNegative 9 Popjustice nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 1 dead link SACEM SNEPPositive 10 Une enfant du siecle was met with positive reviews some praising the album s production and ambition but others also criticizing Alizee s perceived lack of interest in the project The album was considered a commercial failure Track listing editNo TitleLyricsMusicLength1 Eden Eden Jean Rene EtienneRob4 222 Grand Central Jerome EchenozEtienneRebecca ZlotowskiEchenozTahiti Boy3 243 Limelight Chateau MarmontChateau Marmont5 094 La Candida AdanowskiRob2 145 Les collines Never Leave You EtienneChateau Marmont3 436 14 decembre Chateau MarmontChateau Marmont3 187 A cœur fendre EtienneChateau Marmont3 078 Factory Girl EchenozEtienneDavid RubatoBehar4 119 Une fille difficile EtienneJean Baptiste de LaubierChateau Marmont3 4110 Mes fantomes EtienneRob3 16Total length 36 25Personnel editAlizee Artist and Chorus Chateau Marmont Producer Partel Oliva Artwork Jean Rene Etienne Executive Producer Nilesh Patel Mastered Jack Lahana amp Rob Mix Strings Arthur Boutiller tracks 1 3 7 Aurelie Lopez tracks 1 3 7 David Gabel tracks 1 3 7 Marie Friez tracks 1 3 7 Camille Vivier PhotographyChart performance editUne enfant du siecle entered the French Albums Chart at place 24 on 3 April 2010 On its second week it fell down to place 69 spending only 2 weeks in the top 100 and 6 weeks in the top 200 It also peaked at place 13 on the digital chart but only spent 1 week in the top 50 In Mexico the album started at place 22 and spent 5 weeks in the top 100 the first single peaked at the first place on the third week Weekly charts editChart 2010 11 PeakpositionBelgian Albums Chart Wallonia 60French Albums Chart 24Mexican Albums Chart 22Russian Albums Chart 17Release history editRegion Date Label FormatFrance 12 29 March 2010 Jive Epic CD digital download numbered Box Set including CD and five 7 45RPM vinyls United Kingdom 29 March 2010 Wisteria CD digital downloadReferences edit Une Enfant du Siecle Alizee Songs Reviews Credits AllMusic via www allmusic com a b Alizee ecoutez le titre Limelight www chartsinfrance net Alizee Limelight 2010 Vinyl via release page service discogs com Alizee devoile le visuel de son nouvel album Une enfant du siecle www chartsinfrance net Alizee does it Popjustice 15 February 2010 Alizee like Wednesday morning Popjustice 17 February 2010 http www chartsinfrance net Alizee news 69487 html gt http www chartsinfrance net Alizee news 69487 html gt Mialot Benjamin Alizee la grande absente Les Inrocks http www chartsinfrance net Alizee Une Enfant Du Siecle a108063380 html play gt lescharts com Les charts francais lescharts com Une Enfant Du Siecle via Amazon Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Une enfant du siecle amp oldid 1147474928, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
