Jacques Vilay – Jacques Vilay (Le Kiosque D’Orphée)

Media NM
Sleeve VG+

Format : LP
Cat N° : K0 800905
Style : Folk, Chanson

The album is attributed to Jacques Vilay, an artist whose background remains shrouded in mystery due to the album’s scarce cover design and the absence of available details regarding the creator and recording process. Nonetheless, this 1980 recording encompasses ten original songs performed by Jacques Vilay himself, accompanied by his guitar. The album, though characterized by a simple musical arrangement, boasts captivating melodies and thoughtfully crafted lyrics. Through the themes of exploitation, poverty, unemployment, and demanding work conditions, Jacques Vilay’s strong left-leaning perspective resonates, speaking to enduring societal issues. The emotive power of his vocal delivery effectively amplifies the lyrical potency, rendering this discovery a significant addition to musical exploration. Rare record, released on Le Kiosque D’Orphée.