Lead single “Les Programmeurs” and “La ville que j’ai tant aim” start with near-whispers before kicking into giddily catchy, fuzz box-driven hollered hooks. There were many famous songs of Tri Yann available. Self-described as Celtic with lots of words, Tri Yann comes out swinging on perhaps his best album to date. I wish that “Cafe du Bon Coin” album was instrumental.
La ville que j’ai tant aim is the albums lead single as well as biggest hit. Some of the arrangements found on Cafe du Bon Coin are surprisingly edgy. O’Carolan’s Draught - Irish Dances is so unique, as each one of the songs is. Simple and heartfelt closing track Kalonkadour closes Cafe du Bon Coin on a high note. La ville de la rochelle is an underrated song: I like its lyrics and melody a lot. A unique and uplifting song. The sound of Irish Coffee - Abigail Judge is difficult to describe, as it seems to squirm in a sensual manner, unlike anything ever created. Although Aventurou marian is very melodic it is far from sad. Chanson a boire - This one makes me want to not only sing along. Complainte de yuna Madalen is outstanding work of Tri Yann. This track is clearly meant to showcase Tri Yann’s vocal abilities.
Cafe du Bon Coin CD


