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Je Pense a Toi: The Best of Amadou et Mariam
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0016728701921
Label: Sunny Side
Manufacturer: Sunny Side
MPN: 287019
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Sunny Side
Release Date: October 25, 2005
Studio: Sunny Side
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Editorial Review:
There is no question that Amadou and Mariam's Dimanche A Bamako is one of the best albums of 2005--African, American or otherwise. But whereas that effort was a collaboration with Manu Chao, which means it has his production fingerprints all over it, Je Pense A Toi is actually a better representation of the African-blues-pop-rock this Malian couple plays. Culled from albums issued between 1998 and 2002 (two on small indie label Circular Moves, one is an import), this 13-song collection is all killer and no filler. Fans of Dimanche already know how powerful Amado'¹s guitar playing is, but here he blasts songs like "Je Pense a Toi" and "Les Temps Ont Change" into the stratosphere with driving leads. Mariam's best singing contributions are here in the form of "A Radio Mogo" and "Djagneba." While all three albums are still available, this is a fantastic option for those not willing to wade so deep. --Tad Hendrickson
Simply put - Amadou et Mariam is THE story for 2005 in World music. After 30 years together, the duo has finally found the success they so richly deserve. Je Pense à Toi is a stellar collection of the duo's best songs up to the present. As more and more music fans discover Amadou & Mariam, this album is destined to become a best-seller in their catalog.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Another One for Your Collection
I started into world music a couple years ago and I am still finding gems and this is one of them. Perhaps a new discovery for me but apparently this husband and wife team have been rocking Mali and West Africa already for decades and their fame has since spread to Helsinki, Paris, and the UK.
There's a full hour of songs on this CD sung in French, Bambara and Dogon and almost every one is fun to dance to thanks to the R&B influence mixed in with Malian beats. The melodies are simple ... Read More
Rating: - Living Legends
These guys are freakin' awesome. This album has a great energy to it, with heartfelt vocals and lovely rhythms. Buy this album, and then go to see them in concert. I don't know how they managed to do it, but they are even better live than they are on here!
Rating: - Makes me dance, and I don't dance.
This is one of the most incredible albums in my possession. I listen to it from beginning to end, and you know how difficult that can be these days. I recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone who loves music.
Rating: - Exactly What I Was Looking For
I first heard Amadou and Mariam on "Memphis to Mali." The music on this "best of" album is simply beautiful and reflects the range of their creativity.
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