Virgule IV ‎– Des Accords D'Accord (1988, LP, France)

A very obscure female quartet from France playing a style of music that sounds like a weird mix of Etron Fou Leloublan and Tom Waits, but still not really recalling any of them. Heavy on the bass, vibes and percussions, with occasional sax and cello parts and vocals from every member of the group. During their fairly shortlived career, they released one LP, "Des Accords D'Accord", in 1988 and is most likely very hard to find these days. Not too difficult listening, although it does display a typical RIOistic sound overall.

Side A

A1. Hommage A La Brebis Expiatoire (5:30)

A2. Luginbuhl (2:47)

A3. Drame Des Petites Femmes (4:20)

A4. Ca Sent Le Brule (5:35)

A5. Tout Va Bien (3:51)

Side B

B1. L'Elephant Du Cimetiere (4:49)

B2. Trahi Ton Secret (3:55)

B3. Mais Ou Trouver Le Reflecteur Parabolique (3:45)

B4. Vent Maitre (3:28)

B5. Faut Que J'M'Y Remette (6:27)

B6. La Favorite Du Sultan (0:56)

Musicians:

 Christiane Cohade: Bass, Vocals

Françoise Morel: Cello, Vocals

Isabelle Lentin: Drums, Vocals

Cathy Valade: Marimba, Synthesizer, Vocals

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