Should I Stay or Should I Go? Nouvelle Vague

• 1What I Like Most About You is Your Girlfriend03:19
• 2People are People03:34
• 3You Spin Me Round02:59
• 4Only You02:13
• 5She's in Parties03:56
• 6The Look of Love03:59
• 7Shout03:29
• 8Should I Stay or Should I Go?03:16
• 9Rebel Yell04:26
• 10Breakfast03:59
• 11Girls on Film03:27
• 12Rapture04:53
• 13This Charming Man03:20
• Total Runtime46:50

Info for Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Marc Collin, the creator of Nouvelle Vague, never anticipated producing a fifth album for the project, originally envisioning it as a one-off tribute to post-punk through bossa nova. However, the unexpected success of their debut album, featuring unique covers of songs by XTC, Public Image Limited, Josef K, and Joy Division, propelled Nouvelle Vague into unforeseen popularity. Collin attributes their success to the timing of the post-punk revival and the emotional resonance achieved by blending bossa nova with melancholic music. He also suggests that their French identity played a significant role, as their willingness to reinterpret songs without treating them as sacred, along with French vocals, contributed to the project's appeal.

Despite initially considering Nouvelle Vague as a short-lived endeavor, Collin reflects on its enduring success over 20 years, marked by diverse albums covering French new wave artists, original compositions, and unique reinterpretations of various musical styles. The latest album, Should I Stay Or Should I Go, continues the trend, featuring pop-infused renditions of post- punk classics. Collin sees no reason to end Nouvelle Vague, as streaming keeps their music alive and the audience remains interested, even attracting younger listeners. Additionally, Collin notes the project's influence on the trend of radically reworked cover versions in advertisements and movies, highlighting the enduring impact of Nouvelle Vague's innovative approach to music.

Nouvelle Vague

Nouvelle Vague
the renowned bossa nova project founded by Marc Collin and the late Olivier Libaux in 2003, has become a musical phenomenon over the past two decades. Initially conceived as a one-off tribute to post-punk songwriting in a bossa nova style, Nouvelle Vague's debut album unexpectedly soared to global acclaim. The band's unique fusion of melancholic post-punk and bossa nova, coupled with their daring French reinterpretation approach, set them apart. The latest album, inspired by vocalist Alonya's rendition of The Clash's "Should I Stay Or Should I Go," continues Nouvelle Vague's tradition of reinventing classics, and will be released on February 16th. It will, again, amplify the timeless significance and continued impact of Nouvelle Vague's musical legacy.

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