L'amour en vol
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| Released | 20 November 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 2005–06 | |||
| Studio | Matrix Studios, Studio Blaster, Studio EMC Records, Studio Master, Zone 4 Studios | |||
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| Length | 58:45 | |||
| Language | French | |||
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| Producer | Kore & Skalp | |||
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L'amour en vol (English: The Love in Flight) is the third studio album by French R&B/pop singer-songwriter Leslie Bourgoin, released on 20 November 2006 through EMC Records and Sony BMG. The album contains the singles, "L'envers de la terre", "Sobri 2", and "Accorde-moi" featuring Bobby Valentino. "L'amour en vol" debuted at number 50 on the French Albums Chart (SNEP).[1] The album spent only 9 weeks on the chart, placing its last position at number 200. The album differs in terms of sound, with more electro-pop-induced beats rather than her previous R&B efforts, Je suis et je resterai and Mes couleurs.
Background and composition
[edit]After the success of her second studio album, "Mes couleurs" (2004), Bourgoin decided to apporach a different sound, after already establishing herself as an R&B star with her debut studio album, "Je suis et je resterai" (2002), and experimenting in raï music, mixing it with R&B, as seen with Mes couleurs. With re-occurring producers Kore & Skalp, this album contains a more "futuristic" sound, with electro-pop elements and using hints of R&B throughout the instrumentals of the album. Recording sessions took place in various studios, such as Matrix Studio (located in Londres), Studio EMC Records, and Studio Master.[2][3]
Critical reception
[edit]Although at the time of its release, no professional reviews were written, a professional review from Rate Your Music (RYM) classifies the album as a positive review. The review writes,
"Leslie's "L'amour en Vol" is very good, but suffers somewhat from overproduction. Whether it's excessive vocal overdubs ("Je le ferai pour toi"), stacked electronic effects ("L'envers de la terre", "Capitals riches", "S'echapper") or an intro of cascading disco strings ("Un pas vers l'amour"), it is difficult to tell if it's a masterpiece or if it's suffering from too much going on..."L'amour en vol" is a mixed bag that goes a little over the top and lacks the R&B ballads her previous albums featured."[4]
| Reviewer | Rating |
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| Rate Your Music | 4/5 |
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Leslie.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Je le ferai pour toi" | 3:19 |
| 2. | "L'envers de la terre" | 3:36 |
| 3. | "Capitales riches" | 3:10 |
| 4. | "Accorde-moi (feat. Bobby Valentino)" | 3:38 |
| 5. | "Un pas vers l'amour" | 1:23 |
| 6. | "S'échapper" | 2:49 |
| 7. | "Sobri 2 (feat. Amine)" | 3:21 |
| 8. | "L'amour en vol" | 3:33 |
| 9. | "Echanger nos vies" | 4:08 |
| 10. | "Cherish" | 4:18 |
| 11. | "Maman" | 1:55 |
| 12. | "Vers le paradis" | 3:43 |
| 13. | "Si le temps" | 3:27 |
| 14. | "Je veux être" | 3:39 |
| 15. | "Ce qu'il y a entre nous" | 3:42 |
| Total length: | 58:45 | |
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2006–2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| French Albums (SNEP)[5] | 50 |
Personnel
[edit]List of people who worked on the album/album cover.[6]
- Engineer [Sound] – Thierry Chassang[7]
- Executive-Producer [Co-] – Maleko (2) (tracks: 1, 9, 10 & 13 to 15), Nizard (tracks: 1, 9, 10 & 13 to 15)
- Hair – Fred Barat*[8]
- Make-Up – Odile Subra[9]
- Management – Bozda Ya Ent*[10]
- Management [Bobby Valentino] – Courtney "Court Luv" Stewart*[11]
- Management [Coordination] – Tim Ahmann[12]
- Photography By – Slam/Slam Photography[13][14]
- Producer – Georges & Kool, Thierry*[15][16]
References
[edit]- ^ lescharts.com https://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Leslie&titel=L'amour+en+vol&cat=a. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ L' Amour en Vol - Leslie | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2025-03-11
- ^ Leslie - L'Amour En Vol, 2006, retrieved 2025-03-11
- ^ "Rate Your Music: "L'amour en vol" review". Rate Your Music. 11 March 2025. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ "Lescharts.com – Leslie – L'amour en vol". Hung Medien. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
- ^ Leslie - L'Amour En Vol, 2006-11-20, retrieved 2025-02-14
- ^ "Thierry Chassang". Discogs. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ^ "Frédéric Barat". Discogs. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ^ "Odile Subra". Discogs. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ^ "Boz Da Ya Entertainment". Discogs. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ^ "Courtney Stewart". Discogs. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ^ "Tim Ahmann". Discogs. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ^ "Slam/Slam Photography". Discogs. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ^ "Website of photographer SLAM". slamphotography.com. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ^ "Georges & Kool". Discogs. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ^ "Thierry Saïd". Discogs. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
