Gouzy, Eglantine – “Boamaster” – [Osaka]

This 2006 album feels so tiny and cute, like some kind of

nano-pet that fits in the palm of your hand and

no one else can see. And it speaks French, so how

adorable is that? You can almost hear li’l Eglantine

switch costumes on each track, spangled cowboy

outfit (#3), 60′s sci-fi unitard(#6), sad circus

clown(#13) and her quasi-hip-hop foray (#1) feels

like a cultural exchange student bustin’ at the

8th grade talent show. ??Her accent will connote

other Wjork, but she is her own nano-pet, hear her

roar (albeit quietly, neotenically, and weirdly

in a polite manner). If this album had cheeks,

you know you would pinch them. Instead it’s got

a rainbow collection of micro-electronics, very

tinkly keyboards, wind-up drum and bass (#13)

It’s longest track is called “Pygmy” (instro

closer). I mean, come on. My fave was “Zone A”

which recalled Niobe!

-Thurston Hunger

Reviewed by Thurston Hunger on November 23, 2011 at 10:46 am