Within the last few months two big names in French music released long-awaited new albums: Hugues Aufray and Francis Cabrel.
When I entered the local French music store empty handed, I had no idea I would be walking out with a copy of Hors-Saison (Chandelle/Sony Musique), the long-awaited new release from Francis Cabrel. The sales clerk was extremely excited about my purchase,
saying how beautiful the album is, and how highly anticipated it was -- Cabrel hasn't released an
album of all-new material since 1995's Samedi soir sur la terre. She was so envious when I told her
how I had seen Francis on the French variety show Tapis Rouge a few weeks ago, where he sang several of the
songs featured on the new album.
