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French Possession are gathering momentum: first came their impressive debut album ’Foil for a girl in a posh frock’ in 2006; then their first single ’Triple A’, followed by their successful attempt at Christmas cheese with ’What does Christmas do?’
Now, though, is the time for a gear change. Studio work has commenced on their second album 'Forgetting to breathe' and it’s sounding just that bit sharper and cleverer than their previous work. There are no fillers here; and no overriding ’retro’ feel. There are occasional nods to another era, but in a more refined, timeless way.
Elsewhere there is a more current, down to earth acknowledgement that there’s a real world out there and it ain’t so pretty. All in all it’s a mix of everywhere you’ve been - good places and bad. It’s the best French Possession can do ... and it might not be good enough. But we think it's close.
Listen to Archie - 18 May 2009
Please visit the "Music" section to hear "Archie saves the world" and B side, "Swallowed up whole".
Archie will be released on July 27 2009. We have high hopes (as always!)
Archie saves the world - 6 April 2009
It's been a while ...
Just to let you know where we are, we have postponed further work on the album, due to various logistical problems, plus the odd financial constraint ... or two.
However, we will record and release a new single in time for summer. Unsurprisingly, it's entitled 'Archie saves the world' and we think it just might be the one. If it flies, the album will surely follow.
And on that album, Steve Jones's masterpiece, written earlier this year and, for sure, the follow up single: 'Deal with me'.
With other major songs, including 'Swallowed up whole', 'Dedication' and 'What we do', this will undoubtedly be FP's finest hour ... but it all depends on Archie ... and where he sleeps tonight ... trust me, this will make sense eventually ... :)
Getting Closer ... - 17 December 2008
French Possession are meeting up at their old haunt - Resident Studios - to do some further work on 2 key tracks from their forthcoming album, "Forgetting to breathe". The session is booked for Jan 3rd/4th.
The tracks - "Dedication" and opening track, "In your car" could well be released as a double A-side pretty soon, if the session goes well. Steve, Bruno and Briony will be working hard on some fairly complicated vocal stuff for "Dedication".
Here's a song to thank you for the memories ... :)