The French Album (1995)

About this title: Released in 1995, just as her American success was gaining momentum, The French Album strengthened Celine Dion's ties to her French-Canadian roots. Nearly all of the songs on the album were written by Jean-Jacques Goldman, whose songcraft is remarkably similar to the adult contemporary pop that broadened her international success. That's not necessarily bad; it's just that listeners expecting something strange or exotic may be surprised by the fact that the only thing that's changed is the language. That said, The French Album is a well-constructed and entertaining adult pop record -- there ... read more

Tracks:

1. Pour Que Tu M'Aimes Encore [Goldman]
2. Le Ballet [Goldman]
3. Regarde-Moi [Goldman]
4. Je Sais Pas [Goldman/Kapler]
5. La Memoire d'Abraham [Goldman]
6. Cherche Encore [Benzi]
7. Destin [Goldman]
8. Les Derniers Seront Les Premiers [Goldman]
9. J'Irai Oú Tu Iras [Goldman]
10. J'Attendais [Goldman]
11. Prière Paienne [Goldman]
12. Vole [Goldman]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.